Facilities Manager in Cambridge

We are looking for a Facilities Manager who will be responsible for the management and upkeep of the organisation’s physical R&D facilities in Cambridge. This includes overseeing building maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, managing vendor relationships, and optimising the usage of physical resources. The role requires strong organisational, technical, and problem-solving skills to ensure that the workplace environment is safe, efficient, and conducive to employee productivity.

• Facility Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and repair of building systems, including electrical, plumbing, and general facilities infrastructure. Schedule and supervise preventive maintenance programs. Ensure that all facilities and equipment are functioning properly and safely.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulations concerning building safety, fire codes, health standards, and environmental concerns. Work with the H&S Manager to conduct regular safety audits and inspections. Prepare for emergency situations, such as fires, power outages, and evacuations.
• Vendor and Contractor Management: Manage relationships with external contractors and vendors for services such as cleaning, landscaping, security, and repairs. Work with Procurement to ensure contracts are effectively negotiated, performance is evaluated, and services are delivered as agreed. Monitor and control expenditures related to facilities management.
• Space Management: Plan and organise space utilisation within the facility. Ensure the organisation’s work environment is conducive to employee well-being and productivity. Oversee moves, additions, and changes in the layout of the workspace.
• Budget and Cost Control: Develop and manage the facilities management budget. Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality or safety. Review and approve invoices for facility-related expenses.
• Lab Support: Lead a team of Lab Support Technicians responsible for supporting the labs with purchasing and stocking lab consumables, servicing equipment and any other lab tech related tasks.
• Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives: Work with the Sustainability Committee to implement sustainability initiatives and environmental programmes to reduce energy consumption, waste, and carbon footprint. Identify opportunities for green building certifications and sustainability programmes.
• Crisis and Emergency Management: Develop and implement contingency plans for crises, natural disasters, or unexpected facility issues. Coordinate emergency preparedness training and drills for all staff.
• Communication and Reporting: Maintain clear communication with management regarding facility-related issues, improvements, and needs. Prepare regular reports on facility performance, maintenance activities, and budgets.

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, business administration, engineering, or related field (preferred).
• Demonstrable experience in facilities management in biotech/pharmaceutical industry with particular lab expertise.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, including electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance. Demonstrable experience with servicing lab equipment (CL II hoods, centrifuges, incubators and other non-specialist equipment, run the pipette clinic).
• Hands on experience with refurb or build of labs & offices.
• Experience with vendor management, budgeting, and contract negotiation.
• Experience with Controlled Drugs, HTA, RPS, BSO, H&S, GMO licenses.
• Ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Strong organisational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in facilities management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nxera Pharma is a technology-powered, global biopharmaceutical company advancing next-generation small molecule therapies from hit finding through early clinical development. The company combines deep GPCR biology expertise with structure-based drug design to generate highly differentiated, high-quality molecules with strong translational potential. Powered by its proprietary NxStarTM platform, Nxera’s discovery engine integrates structural biology, receptor pharmacology, computational design, and medicinal chemistry to unlock challenging GPCR targets. This platform-driven approach enables smart molecule design, rapid iteration, and disciplined progression into development. Nxera has built a strong and expanding clinical pipeline, comprising both internally advanced programs and partnered assets progressing through clinical development. This clinical momentum is complemented by a robust proprietary preclinical portfolio, with particular strength in metabolic and endocrine indications, including next-generation approaches targeting obesity and related metabolic disorders. Operating with a focused, agile biotech mindset, Nxera prioritises scientific rigor, smart decision-making, and capital-efficient execution to accelerate the development of differentiated GPCR medicines.

• State-of-the-art R&D centre located in the heart of the Cambridge science cluster.
• Competitive compensation package including discretionary cash bonuses.
• 26 days annual leave in addition to public holidays plus the option to purchase an additional 5 days each year.
• Employer contribution to pension.
• Private Medical Insurance for employees and family and a cash plan for dental and optical reimbursement.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including a subsidised individual gym membership.
• Income protection to cover long term absences due to ill health.
• Group Death in Service equal to 4x basic annual salary.

At Nxera Pharma, we are passionate about delivering life-changing medicines to patients. We foster an open and welcoming environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work, harnessing our individual strengths to succeed together. We value our culture rooted in a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and abilities, with a deep sense of belonging. For us, inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. We are achieving this through a consistent commitment to fairness, equal opportunity, and equity.

Applications should include a CV and covering letter, providing a short description of the background of your interest in the role.