Facilities Site Lead

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

JLL Life Sciences is a specialized division of Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), providing integrated facility management and technical services to the global pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. We partner with leading pharmaceutical companies to optimize their real estate portfolios, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance across their manufacturing facilities worldwide.

ROLE SUMMARY

As the Site Lead for JLL Life Sciences at our client's pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Ireland, you will provide strategic leadership for this high-visibility site within our global account portfolio. Reporting to the Regional Account Director, you will oversee soft service teams along with the Utilities and Building Facilities Management (BFM) team to ensure GxP-compliant operations, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. This pivotal leadership role requires a seasoned professional who can balance technical pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise with strong people management skills while supporting our client's strict regulatory compliance requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Site Leadership & Operational Excellence

Develop and implement site-specific strategic plans aligned with both JLL and client corporate objectives

Drive operational excellence through efficient facility management practices and process optimization

Set, monitor, and achieve key performance indicators related to service delivery, quality, safety, and cost-efficiency

Lead the Utilities and BFM teams in maintaining critical infrastructure to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations

Ensure business continuity through effective risk management strategies and contingency planning

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

Support client adherence to EU GMP, FDA regulations, ISO standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements

Serve as the primary JLL representative during client regulatory inspections and audits

Implement quality management systems and compliance initiatives for facility operations

Ensure proper documentation practices throughout all JLL-managed operations

Stay current with evolving regulatory requirements in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments

Financial & Resource Management

Develop and manage annual site budgets, service delivery planning, and resource allocation

Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and compliance standards

Optimize resource utilization across service teams to maximize efficiency

Report on financial performance metrics to JLL regional leadership and client stakeholders

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of JLL professionals across multiple technical disciplines

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and service excellence

Drive employee engagement initiatives and talent development programs

Manage performance review processes and succession planning

Promote safety awareness and maintain a safety-first culture throughout JLL operations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Build effective working relationships with client stakeholders across their global operations

Interface with JLL account management team to align site activities with client objectives

Collaborate with client quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and R&D departments

Represent JLL at client partnership meetings and strategic planning sessions

Change Management & Continuous Improvement

Lead implementation of service enhancements and process improvements

Manage organizational change with minimal disruption to client operations

Identify opportunities

Location:

On-site –Kildare, IRL

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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