Job Description

We aim to create workplace experiences that enable our people to be inspired to invent. Inside our organization, we provide workplace solutions that enable our people to do their very best work in safety. Outside our organization we ensure we protect the people around us, communities and the environment.

We are currently seeking a Regional Director (m/f/d) who will be responsible for directing and managing all commercial office facilities and site services operations in over approx. 20 countries with a team of 4 employees and an expense budget of approx. $50M.

• Realize global and regional GWES (Global Workplace & Enterprise Strategies) in the Country cluster
  
• Understand client business strategies and ensure services, real estate and workplaces meet business needs and comply with company standards
  
• Ensure cost effective and efficient delivery and coordination of GWES services working in partnership with external providers
  
• Plan and control GWES expense and capital budgets
  
• Ensure capital projects are executed in a safe, efficient and compliant manner
  
• Manage professional development and performance of direct reports
  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning and management of the sub-region in line with Office Master Planning principles to enable informed decision-making on workplace, workspace and finances through the analysis and use metrics relating to the business needs, location, occupancy, cost effectiveness and efficiency of the site short- and medium-term building capacity and occupancy
  
• Prioritize the outputs from Master Planning to ensure optimal use of limited resources, being people; finances; supplies etc.
  
• Mentor and coach their Team in being the GWES interface with Country Leadership, attending Country Leadership Team (CLT) and/or Operational Management Team (OMT) meetings, as appropriate, ensuring understanding of and buy-in to all initiatives, projects and matters relating to GWES strategy and operations. Engage with Country Leadership as required
  
• Oversee the performance of all GWES services through established governance processes with external providers against agreed KPIs, savings targets and expense budgets
  
• Define service levels in accordance with business needs and ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery
  
• Ensures all facilities and facility services are always compliant with company policies and standards and audit ready
  
• Be a leader in promoting and achieving target zero incidents through the organization
  
• Be an advocate of continuous improvement mind-set to enhance the workplace experience to attract and retain talent to aid business growth
  
• Manage GWES expense budgets. Identify and understand budget variances taking controlling actions. Ensure the provision of revised financial forecasts and approve variable expenditure
  
• Set and manage GWES annual and long-range capital budgets
  
• Attend global/regional GWES meetings to ensure alignment with global and regional strategies and initiatives. Represent issues and concerns affecting GWES activities in the country
  
• Partner with IFM provider to identify cost savings and innovations in the operation and utilization of the buildings and delivery of facility services ensuring the adoption of best practice and continuous improvement
  
• Identify, charter, and manage facility and infrastructure related capital projects to meet business needs and promote the efficient operation of the buildings and workplaces (refurbishments, office moves, building infrastructure)
  
• Participate in the global initiative to contain company`s use of energy and support the company`s sustainability goals
  
• Provide oversight and ensure effective administration of Fleet Management
  

Skills & Development Experiences critical to success of role:

• Focuses on long-term planning and translating Our Strategic Priorities into integrated operational team priorities and activities
  
• Ensures measurable and sustainable results through effective resource allocation, cross-divisional / functional partnerships and execution of innovative strategies to enhance the performance of the workplace
  
• Inspires and oversees geographically dispersed team to focus on what matters and can bring the best value to the enterprise
  
• Outstanding communication and people skills
  
• Strong relationship management skills that enables the building of trust and confidence in the ability of our organization to deliver solutions to meet business needs
  
• Language: Proficient in spoken and written English
  

Qualifications/Experience:

Minimum : Commercial, engineering, financial or related degree qualification with minimum prior 10 years’ experience operating in facilities management or similar roles at a similarly senior level in equivalent related role

Desirable (although not essential):

• Project management experience and can apply change management and continuous improvement methodologies
  
• Has or is interested in developing six sigma or “lean” qualifications
  
• Member of a relevant accredited national or international professional body and involved in pursuit of best industry practices
  

The role can be based anywhere in Europe (ideally Switzerland) or within the CET time zone. Extensive travel (up to 40%) involved.

THE COMPANY
Our company has had a presence in Switzerland since 1963. With a regional office and manufacturing/packaging facility, Lucerne is considered the center of operations. Approximately 1,000 people work collaboratively at the four Lucerne locations (Tribschenstrasse, Citybay, Schachen and Kriens). A fifth location has been established in Zurich, aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of many of our company’s medicines and vaccines, which supports our mission to save and improve lives around the world.

RING CENTER, KRIENS, LUCERNE
The Ring Center building located in Kriens is our Regional Headquarters for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Employees from 50 nations across the region bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences together to develop solutions that benefit all our patients. From this site we provide leadership and support to more than 70 local subsidiaries around the world.

We are proud to be certified as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe” showing the company’s commitment to our employees and the community around us.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
50%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Job Posting End Date:
11/27/2024

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Requisition ID:R320958