Facilities Coordinator

About the Position

Join Grünenthal's Global Operations team as a Facilities Coordinator in Quito, Ecuador, to manage critical utilities and ensure high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Managing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for critical utilities and facility systems.
• Ensuring the availability and performance of purified water, well water, potable water, HVAC, compressed air, and associated utilities.
• Leading technical teams and external contractors to deliver safe and reliable operations.
• Ensuring compliance with GMP, EHS, and regulatory requirements.
• Managing OPEX budgets and monitoring operational performance indicators.
• Driving energy efficiency, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.

Requirements

• A degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical HVAC systems, water treatment systems, and compressed air systems.
• Experience with reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Understanding of GMP requirements, equipment qualification, and validation processes.
• Experience managing projects, contractors, and technical service providers.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems and/or SAP PM.
• Strong leadership, risk management, communication, and data-driven decision-making skills.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative international team.
• Be part of a company focused on innovation and improving patient lives.
• Competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

About the Company

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science-based, privately-owned pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technologies to patients worldwide. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focusing all of our activities and efforts on working towards our vision of a world free of pain.

Grünenthal is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and has affiliates in 28 countries across Europe, Latin America, and the US. Our products are available in more than 100 countries. In 2024, Grünenthal employed around 4,300 people and achieved sales of € 1.8 billion.