About the role
More than one million people in the United States today are fighting blood cancer. While a traditional allogeneic stem cell transplant has been the best hope for many, the transplant itself can prove fatal or lead to serious conditions, such as graft vs. host disease. Orca Bio is a late-stage biotechnology company redefining the transplant process by developing next-generation cell therapies with the goal of providing significantly better survival rates with dramatically fewer risks. With our purified, high-precision investigational cell therapies we hope to not only replace patients' blood and immune systems with healthy ones, but also restore their lives. The Manager, Facilities is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the physical tenant infrastructure, coordinating and executing maintenance and calibration/certification activities, operating utility systems, managing service providers, maintaining GMP and safety compliance, and serving as the liaison with the building landlord. They will work closely with other departments to support the overall goals of the organization, including managing facilities programs, services and activities. This will be an onsite role at our clinical manufacturing facility (3400 Business Drive) with a schedule of Monday - Friday (7 a.m. / 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. / 5 p.m.). \n Key
Responsibilities: Facility Operations & Maintenance : Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the facility, ensuring all systems are functioning properly (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, etc.). Develop, implement and manage preventive maintenance and calibration programs to ensure the facility is GMP compliant. Collaborate with Facilities and Production Planning to schedule and coordinate repairs and maintenance activities for building systems and equipment. Ensure accurate record-keeping for facility operations, and equipment maintenance, including Computerize Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and logbooks. Manage vendor relationships for services such as cleaning, pest control, maintenance and calibration services, ensuring delivery of quality services and compliance with service agreements. Review and approve vendor service documentation Respond to facility-related requests, BMS and FMS alarms, and emergent issues Complete quarterly trend reviews for alarm management and pest control programs. Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure the facility complies with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory
