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Syner-G · 18 hours ago

Director of Facilities Operations

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $210K/yr

10+ years exp

Syner-G is a biopharma company that focuses on enhancing the quality of life through innovative therapies. The Director of Facilities Operations will lead and optimize engineering infrastructure, particularly in laboratory design and operational excellence, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals.

Health CareManufacturingPharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Engineering OperationsLab Buildout LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementGMP/GLP StandardsCAD SoftwareLean Six SigmaCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field

10 or more years of experience in engineering operations or technical program management

3 to 5 or more years of experience in lab buildout and infrastructure leadership

Deep understanding of lab safety, infrastructure systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), and equipment used in scientific or engineering R&D

Proven track record of setting up and scaling lab environments in high-growth companies or regulated industries such as biotech, medtech, or semiconductors

Strong project management and vendor coordination skills

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills