Deciphera Pharmaceuticals - Waltham, MA
posted 4 months ago
The Associate Director, Facilities, and EHS is responsible for enterprise-wide facilities oversight, office management, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS). This role is based in Waltham, MA and primarily works on site 5 days per week. Travel to Lawrence, KS is required for at least one week every other month, with international travel required on an as-needed basis. This position reports to the VP, Information & Technology and Facilities and will be in the Waltham, MA office. In this role, the Associate Director will have overall responsibility for the daily operations and maintenance of multiple Deciphera facilities locations, including corporate headquarters in Waltham, corporate offices in Europe, and offices and research laboratories in Lawrence, KS. The individual will provide global oversight and responsibility for the buildings, equipment, building systems, general security, maintenance, and housekeeping, ensuring that the facilities are fully operational, safe, clean, and neat. This includes organizing and managing service providers and managing contracts for facilities management, support services, cleaning, and security. The Associate Director will oversee office management staff responsible for site operations, front desk reception operations, and inventory management of office supplies. They will also be responsible for physical security and access procedures at all Deciphera locations, manage workspace design, and lead space planning initiatives to ensure minimal business interruptions. Additionally, the role involves overseeing site selection for new spaces and facilities expansion projects, developing and maintaining emergency response plans, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental systems as required by OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards. The Associate Director will manage incident reporting and coordination with G&A stakeholders regarding Workers' Compensation, lead facility-related projects from conception to completion, and evaluate and manage relationships with external vendors and contractors. They will introduce and oversee systems and procedures to ensure operations meet all Environmental, Safety, and Environmental standards, and work collaboratively with the I&T Leadership Team and operational personnel to facilitate automation and systems related to this function. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.