**Hard Services Lead - JLL Life Sciences**The Hard Services Lead is a strategic, mission-critical role responsible for ensuring the operational excellence and regulatory compliance of a large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing facility's building infrastructure.
This position directly impacts the production of life-saving medications and medical devices by maintaining critical building systems, cleanroom environments, and controlled atmospheres that meet stringent FDA, EMA, and HPRA standards.
As a key leader within JLL Life Sciences' operations team, you will drive facility uptime, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize maintenance operations for one of Ireland's premier pharmaceutical manufacturing sites.
**Key Responsibilities** Lead comprehensive hard services programs for pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, including HVAC systems, cleanroom environments, controlled atmospheres, and critical utility systems to ensure 99.9%+ uptime for production operationsOversee vendor management and contractor coordination for specialized pharmaceutical facility services, including qualification of suppliers, performance monitoring, and ensuring all external maintenance activities meet life sciences regulatory requirementsLead annual budget planning and cost optimization initiatives for building maintenance operations, developing strategic spending plans that balance regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and capital expenditure requirements while achieving cost targetsCollaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Regulatory Affairs teams to align building maintenance activities with manufacturing schedules and regulatory requirementsManage capital improvement projects for building infrastructure upgrades, ensuring projects meet pharmaceutical design standards, regulatory requirements, and are delivered on time and within budgetEssential Qualifications **Education:**Experience: Minimum 7-10 years of building maintenance experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device manufacturing environments 5+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance teams in regulated life sciences facilities **Regulatory & Industry Knowledge:**Experience with cleanroom classifications (ISO 14644), controlled environments, and critical utility systems Knowledge of ISPE (International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering) guidelines and industry best practices **Technical Skills** Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical-grade HVAC systems, including air handling units, cleanroom pressurization, temperature/humidity control, and filtration systems Proficiency with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) such as Maximo, SAP PM, or similar platforms Experience managing complex maintenance projects from planning through execution Vendor negotiation and contract management skills Essential Soft Skills Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop cross-functional maintenance teams in fast-paced pharmaceutical environments Strong coaching and mentoring skills with focus on building technical capabilities and regulatory awareness Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to present complex technical information to diverse stakeholders Experience interfacing with senior leadership, regulatory agencies, and external auditors Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with ability to troubleshoot complex building system issues under pressure Ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining focus on patient safety and product qualityAt JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique.
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