D'Juan Gibson
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Dynamic Facilities and Operations Leader with a proven track record in managing facilities within the industrial manufacturing and biopharmaceutical sectors. Expertise in ensuring regulatory compliance (cGMP, EHS) while driving operational optimization to align with client needs and strategic business goals. Skilled in leading multi-site teams and overseeing complex facilities portfolios, emphasizing stakeholder relationship cultivation and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance client experiences. Committed to delivering exceptional results through innovative solutions and effective management practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager, Maintenance and Engineering
WuXi Biologics
Cranbury, NJ
11.2025 - Current
- Provide senior-level leadership for campus-wide facilities and physical plant operations across a multi-building, mission-critical environment supporting 24/7 operations.
- Direct maintenance, utilities, infrastructure, and life-safety programs to ensure reliability, regulatory compliance, and institutional readiness.
- Establish and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for major building systems including electrical distribution, HVAC, domestic water, compressed air, plumbing, and fire/life-safety systems, driving improved asset performance and reduced service interruptions.
- Lead capital renewal, infrastructure modernization, and system replacement projects, providing cost accountability, contractor oversight, schedule coordination, and commissioning support.
- Led capital renewal, infrastructure modernization, and system replacement projects, ensuring cost accountability and schedule adherence while overseeing contractor performance and commissioning.
- Served as senior facilities liaison to operations, quality, EHS, security, IT, and engineering, resolving system issues and supporting audits to ensure operational and safety readiness.
- Direct emergency response and incident management for critical utilities and physical plant systems.
- Directed emergency response and incident management for critical utilities and physical plant systems, ensuring rapid resolution and continuity of operations.
- Manage operating and capital budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting while administering service contracts and vendor performance.
Facilities Manager, Hard Services and Engineering Operations
CBRE – Eli Lilly
Branchburg, NJ
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Facilitated strategic collaboration with senior leadership to manage physical plant and engineering operations, upholding Joint Commission and CMS accreditation requirements.
- Oversaw comprehensive workforce planning and training efforts for maintenance and engineering staff, providing critical operational guidance in demanding situations.
- Supervised detailed inspections and repairs of essential building systems and utilities, focusing on compliance with life-safety standards and infection control protocols.
- Managed facility repair initiatives and capital improvement projects, focusing on adherence to safety regulations and effective oversight of financial and scheduling resources.
- Directed capital improvement initiatives and facility repairs, maintaining rigorous safety compliance and aligning with established project schedules and budgetary limits.
- Oversaw vendor interactions and procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with budgetary goals and financial oversight.
- Conducted variance analysis while managing vendor interactions and invoice approvals to improve budgetary outcomes.
- Analyzed facilities challenges in partnership with site and client leadership, implementing solutions to maintain operational continuity.
- Implemented and monitored processes to uphold safety and regulatory standards within facility operations.
- Formulated and launched comprehensive preventive maintenance initiatives to ensure consistent equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated and facilitated daily tasks for a staff of 12-20, fostering a productive work environment.
Manager, Value Stream Car-T Manufacturing
Bristol Myers Squibb
Summit, NJ
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Oversaw creation and implementation of SOPs and batch records in cell therapy manufacturing, ensuring strict compliance with cGMP guidelines.
- Monitored safety practices and enforced compliance with environmental and quality regulations to guarantee preparedness for inspections.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive production documentation while optimizing scheduling and resource management processes.
- Engaged with QC, QA, facilities, and supply chain departments to support schedule compliance and promote uninterrupted production flow.
- Analyzed manufacturing workflows and drove initiatives aimed at reducing deviations and preventing recurring quality issues.
- Conducted performance analysis and offered tailored feedback to strengthen team capabilities and optimize productivity outcomes.
- Oversaw cross-functional team efforts to drive strategic initiatives, resulting in streamlined operations and expedited project timelines.
- Facilitated training sessions focused on enhancing team capabilities and maintaining compliance with industry guidelines.
Senior Supervisor, Cell Culture Drug Substance
Beigene
Hopewell, NJ
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Streamlined cell culture operations by directing CIP, SIP, and media preparation, resulting in optimal quality outcomes.
- Executed optimization strategies for operations by leveraging extensive understanding of process equipment and analytical instrumentation within a GMP-regulated framework.
- Supervised facility start-up validation and commissioning, focusing on technical skill enhancement and strict compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Designed and implemented detailed operational procedures to streamline execution processes in alignment with regulatory standards.
- Engaged with team members to advance strategic initiatives that strengthen alignment between departmental objectives and broader organizational goals.
- Designed and enforced strategies aimed at fostering a continuous improvement mindset, reinforcing dedication to operational excellence and compliance.
- Formulated and launched strategic initiatives that prioritized operational efficiency while upholding high quality benchmarks.
- Coordinated efforts of cross-functional teams to refine workflows and maximize overall productivity.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Gilead Sciences
Morris Plains, NJ
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Directed and optimized production environment, focusing on rigorous quality control for buffer and media preparation.
- Designed and implemented cross-functional training initiatives aimed at strengthening resource management and advancing problem resolution techniques.
- Facilitated production environment activities, guaranteeing ideal conditions for effective buffer and media preparation.
- Supervised deviations and managed CAPAs and change controls, ensuring adherence to quality control standards and maintaining compliance integrity.
Manufacturing Car-T Lead
Johnson & Johnson (Janssen Pharmaceutical)
Raritan, NJ
11.2016 - 07.2021
- Managed unit operations for the Car-T cell therapy process, adhering to GMP standards and achieving phase 2 clinical trial material production.
- Collaborated with warehouse and quality teams to streamline material transfers, minimizing production deviations.
- Facilitated weekly operational and performance review meetings, driving productivity and compliance.
- Facilitated weekly operational and performance review meetings, enhancing accountability and compliance.
- Managed inventory control to ensure availability of critical supplies, supporting uninterrupted production.
Senior Plant Operator
Merck and Company
Kenilworth, NJ
04.2006 - 06.2015
- Directed daily departmental operations to cultivate an inclusive culture that enhanced team collaboration.
- Evaluated and improved contamination response protocols within Merck system plan, focusing on strengthening system integrity and minimizing contamination threats.
- Executed meticulous analyses and managed inoculum preparation workflows, enabling seamless transition of cell cultures from vial thaw to seed train.
- Utilized Cedex and Vi-Cell analyzers for precise, real-time cell viability assessments, focusing on quality control protocol adherence.
- Developed and managed contamination response strategies aligned with Merck system plan to protect overall system integrity.
- Analyzed and reviewed FDA, DEA, GMP, CGMPs, and SOPs through systematic audits to uphold compliance standards and optimize operational processes.
Education
No Degree - Chemical Engineering
NJIT
Newark, NJNo Degree - Chemistry
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY
Upper Montclair, NJSkills
- Facilities Management
- Utilities & Critical Systems Oversight
- Safety Management
- CGMP & EHS Compliance
- Project management
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Vendor Management
- Budget planning
- Resource Allocation
Timeline
Facilities Manager, Maintenance and Engineering
WuXi Biologics
11.2025 - Current
Facilities Manager, Hard Services and Engineering Operations
CBRE – Eli Lilly
09.2024 - 08.2025
Manager, Value Stream Car-T Manufacturing
Bristol Myers Squibb
06.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Supervisor, Cell Culture Drug Substance
Beigene
05.2022 - 11.2022
Manufacturing Supervisor
Gilead Sciences
08.2021 - 04.2022
Manufacturing Car-T Lead
Johnson & Johnson (Janssen Pharmaceutical)
11.2016 - 07.2021
Senior Plant Operator
Merck and Company
04.2006 - 06.2015
No Degree - Chemical Engineering
NJIT
No Degree - Chemistry
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY