AD, Real Estate & Facility Management Operations

The Associate Director, Real Estate & Facility Management Operations serves as the principal deputy and strategic partner to the Director, Real Estate & Facility Management for the Ridgefield campus. The role provides:

Day-to-day operational leadership, governance, and oversight of all REFM activities at the Ridgefield campus while ensuring alignment with GFE, business, compliance, workplace experience, sustainability, and planning and monitoring of budgets.

Maintains a comprehensive understanding of all facilities, workplace, real estate, infrastructure, service provider, and operational initiatives occurring across the site and serves as the acting department leader during the Director's absence

Bridges strategic direction and operational execution by integrating facility management services, workplace experience, space management, site services, vendor governance, capital planning, sustainability initiatives, fleet operations, compliance activities, and continuous improvement programs

Leads the management and performance of complex, multi-service Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) agreements, overseeing vendor relationships, service-level achievement, financial performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Drives operational excellence through internal teams, external service providers, and matrixed partnerships across business units while ensuring safe, compliant, cost-effective, and customer-focused services that support Ridgefield's scientific, commercial, and corporate operations

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Description
The Associate Director, Real Estate & Facility Management Operations serves as the principal deputy and strategic partner to the Director, Real Estate & Facility Management for the Ridgefield campus. The role provides:

Day-to-day operational leadership, governance, and oversight of all REFM activities at the Ridgefield campus while ensuring alignment with GFE, business, compliance, workplace experience, sustainability, and planning and monitoring of budgets.

Maintains a comprehensive understanding of all facilities, workplace, real estate, infrastructure, service provider, and operational initiatives occurring across the site and serves as the acting department leader during the Director's absence

Bridges strategic direction and operational execution by integrating facility management services, workplace experience, space management, site services, vendor governance, capital planning, sustainability initiatives, fleet operations, compliance activities, and continuous improvement programs

Leads the management and performance of complex, multi-service Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) agreements, overseeing vendor relationships, service-level achievement, financial performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Drives operational excellence through internal teams, external service providers, and matrixed partnerships across business units while ensuring safe, compliant, cost-effective, and customer-focused services that support Ridgefield's scientific, commercial, and corporate operations

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Compensation Data
The base salary range for this position is $170,000 to $269,000. The position may be eligible for a role specific discretionary bonus, relocation, and/or other compensation elements. We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future. Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. For an overview of our benefits please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

Serve as Deputy Department Head for REFM and act on behalf of the Director when required

Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships through stakeholder engagement across business units, functions, and service providers to ensure alignment of facility management programs, projects, and operational services with business priorities. Foster collaborative partnerships, drive customer satisfaction, and influence decision-making through effective communication, governance, and performance review processes

Maintain oversight of all REFM service lines including Integrated Facility Management, Real Estate, Workplace Experience, Logistics, Fleet, Grounds, Housekeeping, Conference Services, Food Services, Space Planning, and other Site Services

Lead campus-wide workplace experience initiatives with support of the Global team

Support the creation of and drive control of local REFM operating budgets, capital needs, savings initiatives, and performance reporting across REFM functions

Identify and manage operational risks and elevate significant issues to Director and GFE Leadership

Drive implementation of GFE strategies, standards, policies, and business transformation initiatives

Select and onboard FM suppliers in line with relevant procurement standards

Define and monitor service scopes, SLAs, and KPIs of FM suppliers

Accountable for standardized reporting and performance reviews of suppliers

Manage contract changes, claims and potential escalations with FM suppliers

Lead service delivery excellence programs and customer engagement initiatives across campus. Champion continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence methodologies

Ensure alignment between facility services strategies and business needs across all site functions

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Facility Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline and 8+ years of Facilities Management or Site Operations experience

Preferred: Master's Degree (MBA, Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field)IFMA, FMP, SFP, PMP, LEED or comparable certifications, having worked with or for a Global IFM provider

Leadership
Strategic thinking, Executive presence, Change leadership, Coaching and mentoring

Business
Budget management, Vendor management, Risk management

Operational
Facility management expertise, Workplace services leadership, Operational excellence, Performance management, Process improvement

Personal Effectiveness
Exceptional communication skills, Influencing and stakeholder management, Problem solving, Decision making, Customer focus, Collaboration, Resilience, Ability to manage ambiguity

Executive Competencies

Ability to communicate effectively with Executive Leadership.

Ability to represent REFM at the Site Leadership level.

Ability to translate strategy into operational execution.

Ability to drive alignment across multiple functions and stakeholders.

Ability to serve as a credible successor and trusted advisor to the Director, Real Estate & Facility Management – Ridgefield & HP US.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction

Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)

Must be 18 years of age or older

Our Company
Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?
With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

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