Regional Facilities and Workplace Lead – Eastern Europe Region - Opella - Budapest

Location: Budapest

Coverage: CEE Central and Eastern Europe

About the Role

Join our newly established Real Estate, Workplace Experience, and Record Information Management (RE & Wx & RIM) team, responsible for managing Opella's global locations and services. Our mission is to drive real estate and workplace innovation that fosters an inspiring, efficient, and safe environment for the Consumer Healthcare Business Unit.

As the Regional Facilities and Workspace Lead for the Eastern Europe Region, you will be responsible for the management and coordination of multiple Opella sites. With a strong focus on external supplier management and facilities operations, you will ensure a high-quality workplace experience for over 400 employees and guests. You’ll collaborate closely with local management and global function managers, while reporting directly to the Global Site Head Lead.

Key Responsibilities:

External Supplier & Facilities Management:Negotiate and manage contracts with external service providers (IFM), ensuring the delivery of essential services such as cleaning, security, maintenance, and catering across all sites.Continuously monitor the performance and service levels of external suppliers, ensuring they meet the company's quality, safety, and cost-efficiency standards.Ensure compliance with local regulations and corporate standards through effective management of external contractors and facilities operations.Primary Point of Contact:Act as the key liaison for all landlord services, ensuring smooth operations at all Opella sites by resolving issues and maintaining effective communication between stakeholders.Site Management & Coordination:Oversee operations at the main Opella site (with over 100 employees) and manage 2-3 additional co-working or Opella spaces within the region.Ensure seamless space management, including access control and adherence to workplace standards, across all locations.Budget & Resource Management:Manage budgets related to facilities and external service providers, ensuring alignment with business goals while optimizing costs.Ensure effective resource allocation to maintain the operational efficiency of Opella sites within the designated budget.Team Leadership:Lead and coordinate both internal teams (including HSE, security, technical staff, and nurses) and external facilities management teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.Foster a culture of collaboration and excellence between internal staff and external suppliers.Security & HSE Compliance:Implement and maintain all necessary security measures, ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) guidelines at all sites.Lead the development and implementation of multi-annual HSE improvement plans, driving continuous safety improvements.Workplace Experience & Hospitality:Lead the Workplace Experience strategy, creating a welcoming, efficient, and high-standard environment across all Opella sites.Manage hospitality services, including event organization, supply management, meal subsidies, and external parking services provided by vendors.Sustainability & Culture:Ensure that all facilities adhere to sustainability standards and align with Opella’s brand values and culture.Stakeholder Management:Act as the primary point of contact for the Opella Business Head, overseeing all site-related activities, including union relations.Represent the Eastern Europe region in the Global CHC Real Estate and Workplace network, ensuring consistent communication and collaboration.

About You:

Languages: Fluent in Hungarian and English.Experience:Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Site Head or Facilities Management position, with proven expertise in managing external suppliers and overseeing multi-site facilities operations.HSE Expertise:Advanced HSE training certification as required by local regulations.Skills:Strong track record of negotiating contracts and managing external providers.Exceptional team leadership and budget management skills.Proven ability to manage multi-site projects in a regional or multi-country setting.Autonomous, customer-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Why Join Us?

Lead a pivotal role in shaping Opella’s regional facilities management and drive innovations in workplace experience across Eastern Europe.Collaborate with an international, dynamic team to develop impactful solutions in real estate and facilities management.Enjoy a competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact in a fast-growing global business.

 

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Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!