Head of Facilities & Engineering

About the role

Roche is looking for an experienced engineering and operations leader to become Head of Facilities & Engineering at its manufacturing site in Singapore. Reporting to the Site Head and sitting on the Site Leadership Team, you will hold full operational and strategic accountability for the life-cycle management, maintenance, reliability and technical operations of all site equipment, facilities, utilities and services in a regulated cGMP environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering and technical services team, fostering an inclusive culture of open communication, continuous learning and digital adoption.
• Set the strategic direction and long-term Site Master Plan for infrastructure, utilities and facilities, aligned with global network stakeholders.
• Oversee preventive, corrective, condition-based and predictive maintenance (PdM) programmes, using IIoT sensors, real-time analytics and asset health tools to maximise uptime and optimise life-cycle costs.
• Direct the operation and maintenance of clean and black plant utilities (HVAC, central plants, cleanrooms, water systems) and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage OPEX budgets and deliver cost-effective CAPEX projects on time and within scope.
• Drive the site Asset Lifecycle Management framework, turning asset criticality, condition assessments and risk profiles into operating, maintenance and capital reinvestment strategies.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP regulations, local statutory codes and ALCOA+ digital data integrity principles, including qualification, calibration and paperless workflows.
• Cultivate a zero-harm safety culture and enforce SHE requirements, security measures and hazard mitigation.
• Keep SAP-PM master data accurate, optimise MRO spare parts inventory and manage service agreements with external technical providers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or related engineering, or an applied science field; advanced degree and professional certifications (e.g. PE, CFM, FMA, PMP) preferred.
• Minimum 17 years of progressive experience in facilities management, engineering or plant maintenance, including at least 4 years in a licensed pharmaceutical or biotechnology cGMP manufacturing environment.
• At least 10 years managing and developing technical teams, with a track record of cross-functional alignment.

Required skills

• Expert knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS), cleanroom technology, industrial HVAC and critical utilities (purified water, clean steam, compressed air, chillers).
• Familiarity with smart building technologies, IIoT, predictive maintenance tools, SAP-PM/CMMS and Lean manufacturing.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.