Director of Facilities Operations

COMPANY DESCRIPTION :

A career here is life-enhancing.

At Syner-G we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise insight consulting and management skills we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. It is meaningful varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis a solutions-driven approach and significant real-world outcomes from science to delivery / success.

Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different return they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner.

Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpaces prestigious Best Places to Work 2026 award for the third consecutive year along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees with a particular emphasis on culture career growth and development opportunities financial rewards leadership and innovation.

At Syner-G we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future where your talents are valued and your contributions make a meaningful impact.

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POSITION OVERVIEW :

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director Engineering Operations to lead and optimize our engineering infrastructure with a strong emphasis on laboratory design setup and ongoing operational excellence. This role will drive the establishment and scaling of lab facilities to support R&D testing and product development ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory compliance.

WORK LOCATION :

Travel to client sites may be required based on project demands and client expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented or changed as necessary.)

• Lead the planning design build-out and commissioning of engineering and R&D lab spaces
• Collaborate with facilities EH&S IT and engineering teams to ensure lab infrastructure (HVAC electrical safety clean rooms etc.) meets technical and regulatory standards
• Source and manage installation of specialized equipment instrumentation and lab utilities such as gas lines benches and fume hoods
• Oversee daily engineering operations including equipment uptime asset management and lab technician workflows
• Implement and maintain systems for inventory control sample tracking maintenance scheduling and equipment calibration
• Optimize operational processes to improve efficiency safety and scalability
• Develop and manage capital and operational budgets for engineering operations and lab buildouts
• Create strategic roadmaps for lab expansion aligned with product development timelines and company growth
• Act as the central liaison between engineering quality facilities and leadership teams
• Support onboarding and training of engineering staff on lab safety equipment use and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure labs are inspection-ready and compliant with OSHA ISO and other relevant standards
• Build and lead a high-performing engineering operations team including lab managers technicians and facilities coordinators
• Foster a culture of accountability continuous improvement and technical excellence

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :

Education :

Experience :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job including moderate noise level an indoor temperate environment and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain typical for an office environment.

TOTAL REWARDS PROGRAM :

We define total rewards as compensation benefits remote work / flexibility development recognition and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan robust benefit offerings and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program company-paid holidays flexible working hours and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work almost anywhere. However if a physical work location is more for you we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego CA; Boulder CO; and India.

COMPENSATION :

The expected salary range for this position is $200000 to $210000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience qualifications geographic location and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Currently Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

LEGAL STATEMENT :

Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. All employment decisions including the recruiting hiring placement training availability promotion compensation evaluation disciplinary actions and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employees race color creed religion sex pregnancy or childbirth personal appearance family responsibilities sexual orientation or preference gender identity political affiliation source of income place of residence national or ethnic origin ancestry age marital status military veteran status unfavorable discharge from military service physical or mental disability or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G is an E-Verify employer.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Risk Management,Negiotiation,Operational management,Smartsheets,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience,Financial Planning

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 200000 - 210000