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Company Overview: Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform with integrated gene editing, delivery and internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs. Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases. Position Overview: Beam is looking for a highly energetic Facilities & Maintenance Associate Director / Director for the further development and on-going operation of the maintenance, calibration, and facilities site programs. The candidate will be responsible for managing maintenance of the building, grounds, utility and production equipment to Beam’s NC manufacturing facility. In addition to a strong facilities, maintenance, and reliability background, the ideal candidate should also possess the ability to successfully interface with multidisciplinary teams as well as engage and collaborate with external partners, manufacturing operations, quality and validation, and finance. This position will provide strategic and technical leadership for production and facility maintenance operations while developing work processes, management systems and people to optimize operations. Responsibilities: Responsible for the facilities and maintenance team activities Coordinate and schedule work based on priorities and ensure all documentation is compliant with GxP practices Responsible for all site facilities, engineering, and maintenance contract agreements and relationships Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for the facilities and CMMS system Responsible for routine shutdown coordination and planning Work as a liaison between Engineering, Maintenance, Production and other Site Business Partners Responsible for maintenance schedule based on work order due dates, equipment and technician availability, planning progress and vendor availability, where necessary Manage facilities vendors, including janitorial and HVAC, electrical, and plumbing contractors Work with third-party vendors for repairs, maintenance, and service contracts, ensuring timely and cost-effective solutions. Collaborate with the property manager/landlord on matters related to the building lease and services as required Ensure compliant operations in accordance with site registrations, cGMP, environmental regulations and federal/state requirements Support CAPA, Change Control, Deviation, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and other Quality Systems Direct support of FDA/EMA and internal audits Manage, develop and maintain all space planning requirements, including internal employee moves, new hires and floor plans Manage the facilities budget, ensuring cost-effective spending on repairs, maintenance, and capital improvements. Monitor and control expenses to stay withing budget guidelines Collect, analyze and report statistical data from CMMS and elsewhere as may be required to provide accurate and current assessment of facility management objectives Develops and drives the risk management programs for the site Continue to develop and maintain the spare parts inventory program Evaluate, specify and recommend new equipment for the site Ensure timely execution of the preventative maintenance and calibration programs Maintain and refine the standard operating procedures and work instructions for the department Ensure organiz