Facility & Utilities Manager, Abbott Healthcare Vietnam

JOB DESCRIPTION: ABOUT ABBOTT Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. WORKING AT ABBOTT At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. Primary Job Function Responsible for ensuring the reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of all facility, utility, HVAC, and BMS systems supporting GMP manufacturing operations, while maintaining inspection readiness and business continuity Reporting to Senior Engineering Manager (Expat) Supervisory/Management Responsibilities: About 4 employees are directly managed Core Job Responsibilities Ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of all facility, utility, HVAC, and BMS systems supporting manufacturing and laboratory operations. Maintain critical utility systems and partner with the Maintenance Manager to ensure all utilities remain in a qualified and inspection-ready state. Provide technical leadership for HVAC, environmental control, utility performance, investigations, and CAPAs. Lead Engineering readiness for regulatory inspections, customer audits, and GMP self-inspections while ensuring compliance with cGMP, EU GMP, and company requirements. Partner with Qualification & Validation to maintain the validated state of facilities and utilities through qualification, requalification, change control, and lifecycle management. Drive maintenance, reliability, and asset management strategies to improve equipment performance, compliance, and business continuity. Manage engineering contractors and support site infrastructure and improvement plans. Develop engineering capabilities and promote a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and inspection readiness. Position Accountability/Scope: The Facilities & Utilities Manager is accountable for the reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of all facility, utility, HVAC, and Building Management Systems (BMS) supporting GMP manufacturing operations The position is responsible for maintaining all facilities and critical utility systems in a state of control and inspection readiness, ensuring compliance with cGMP, EU GMP, EHS, and company requirements Job requirements At least 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or other GMP-regulated industries, with strong knowledge of cGMP, EU GMP, and facility/utilities compliance requirements Experience leading or supervising engineering teams, including work assignment, people development, and performance management. Practical knowledge and experience with HVAC, BMS, compressed air, purified water systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure within a GMP environment. Experience supporting GMP inspections, customer audits, and internal audits, including deviation investigations, CAPA management, and change control. Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making skills. Strong teamwork, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Good English communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and relevant engineering software. The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Engineering DIVISION: EPD Established Pharma LOCATION: Vietnam > Thuan An : Binh Duong Plant 1 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)