For over 25 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders. We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together, each bringing our own unique perspectives to make an impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly drive science forward. The Global Workplace Director is responsible for the oversight of real estate projects, facilities management, site engineering / automation and lab support across Abcam. The role involves strategic planning, operational efficiency, and ensuring optimal work environments across all locations. This position reports to the VP of Global Workplace and Global Logistics, and is part of the Operations and Supply Chain Leadership Team. This is an on-site role, with global travel as needed up to 20%. The role will be based on-site in Cambridge UK or Waltham, MA. At Abcam, our vision is to be the most influential life sciences company for researchers worldwide. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: - Apply stewardship of all real estate activity, working with the corporate Danaher CRE team - Co-ordinate all global site change / improvement projects - Line manage regional and senior FM leaders - Provide leadership across sustainability, BCMS and EHS programs - Drive global workplace objectives and change programs across the estate - Deliver technical leadership across Workplace and lab support function - Budget management for CAPEX and OPEX across all locations The essential requirements of the job include: - 5 years experience of managing complex facilities within a regulated environment. E.g. GMP, FDA, MHRA, HTA - Bachelors degree or equivalent, with direct experience interfacing with engineering, or real estate, or project management and/or corporate real estate - 5 years' experience in a senior management role across laboratory/pharmaceutical facilities (multi-site) or other operational role with relevant experience - Demonstrated experience managing a diverse team including facilities, project management, transactional real estate, sustainability, outsourced service provision and engineering. Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: - Ability to travel up to 20-25% as needed, 1-2 weeks per quarter, US, EMEA, APAC It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: - 2 years' experience working cross regionally on projects, and or programs with a global team Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes. The EEO posters are available here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters). We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistancedanaher.com to request accommodation.