Regeneron
pharmaceuticaliotech
DirectorCriticalUtilities
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“Director Critical Utilities at Regeneron. Skills: Critical Utilities, Facilities Maintenance, Vendor Oversight. Develop operational strategies. Implement operational strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
Zero unplanned downtime; Improve system performance; Improve system resiliency; Improve system compliance; Improve operational efficiency
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Reliability improvements
Up to 25% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/Power/Energy Engineering, 15 years of proven experience as an equivalent, 10+ years leading central utility or power-plant operations, Contract-management skills, Vendor-governance skills, Proven team-leadership abilities, Valid NYS driver’s license
Nice to Have
Navy Nuclear Power School + 10 years experience
What You'll Do.
Develop operational strategies
Implement operational strategies
Lead organizational development
Optimize operational models
Establish maintenance programs
Improve system performance
Improve system resiliency
Improve system compliance
Provide executive oversight
Ensure uninterrupted utility delivery
Collaborate with Engineering
Collaborate with R&pD Operations
Collaborate with EH&S
Collaborate with Quality
Collaborate with Procurement
Collaborate with Capital Projects
Develop critical metrics
Conduct operational reviews
Initiate continuous improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Hybrid workforce; Internal technicians; Outsourced FM provider; Engineering teams; EH&S teams; Business Resilience teams; R&pD Operations teams; Quality teams; Procurement teams; Capital Projects teams
Communication Scope
Executive communication
Process & Methodology
Capital planning
Full Job Description
The Director of Critical Utilities and Facility Management safeguards the reliability, safety, and compliance of the campus Central Utility Plant and all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems, ensuring uninterrupted delivery of electricity, chilled water, steam, emergency power, and other crucial services for 24/7 research and operational needs. Reporting to senior facilities leadership, the role blends strategic planning with hands-on oversight, leading a hybrid workforce (internal technicians + outsourced FM provider), partnering with Engineering, EH&S, and Business Resilience teams, and requires occasional travel—up to 25%—to support off-site infrastructure and vendor audits. **In this role, a typical day might include the following:** * Developing and implementing long-term operational strategies for Critical Utilities and Facilities Maintenance programs supporting a complex pharmaceutical/biotech campus environment. * Leading organizational development efforts including team structure design, role definition, workforce planning, and operational model optimization across internal staff and outsourced service providers. * Establishing and continuously improving maintenance, reliability, and capital planning programs to improve system performance, resiliency, compliance, and operational efficiency. * Providing executive oversight of Central Utility Plant and Powerhouse operations while partnering with operational leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted utility delivery. * Collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, R&pD Operations, EH&S, Quality, Procurement, and Capital Projects teams to support site operations, infrastructure initiatives, and future campus growth. * Driving governance, performance management, and strategic vendor oversight activities including the development of critical metrics, operational reviews, budget planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives. **This job might be for you if you:** *
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