Raymond Roane
Tewksbury,MA
Summary
Experienced Facilities Manager in the Biotech industry with a strong track record of success. Recognized for exceptional people skills, integrity, and technical expertise in facilities management. Specializes in budget analysis, cost containment, vendor oversight, and project planning/development. Proficient in GMP manufacturing, R&D facilities, animal facilities management, BL3 Laboratory, and more. Known for reliability, flexibility, and effective team collaboration to maintain high standards and seamless operations. Skilled in optimizing facility operations, managing vendors efficiently, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations for a safe and efficient work environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities Manager
Alkermes/Mural Oncology
02.2020 - 06.2025
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
- Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance for quality assurance purposes, maintaining strong partnerships while holding service providers accountable for their work.
- Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
- Oversaw facility renovations, ensuring ADA compliance and adherence to local building codes.
- Achieved cost savings through negotiating service contracts, leveraging long-term relationships with trusted suppliers.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
Facility Manager
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Manage daily operations, and preventative maintenance programs for three separate buildings, of approximately 400,000 square feet, for a GMP Biotechnology Manufacturing Company. This includes supervision of 13 direct reports, encompassing Facilities Engineering and Facilities Technicians, as well as oversight of Vendor personnel. These vendors include janitorial, electrical, mechanical, general maintenance, and plumbing contractors. Responsible for negotiating vendor contracts, while managing a ten million dollar budget. Preparation of and presentation of departmental progress updates, along with working cooperatively and successfully with department leaders from all areas of the company. Space planning, and allocation of resources, as well as management of build outs and new construction. Provide guidance, as needed, to on call staff.
North American Site Services Senior Manager
SANOFI/SANOFI PASTEUR/ACAMBIS/NAS
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Serve company on a global level supporting 3 R&D facilities including oversight of BL3 Lab ensuring all protocols strictly adhered to requiring planned shutdowns, procuring FBI clearance, interactions with Auditors, CDC personnel. Secured ALAC accreditation, Managed Capital Projects such as installation of new rooftop unit for BL3 facility, installation of make-up air handler for administrative areas, retrofit animal facility with ventilator racks to increase capacity, added a new 300KV generator to support BL3 and Animal facility, added new RODI system for labs, worked in conjunction with Eversource to implement an energy efficiency rebate program resulting in retrofit of 500 LED light fixtures throughout offices saving thousands in energy costs, and avoiding future maintenance costs. Worked with Finance Department Managers to maintain the Asset register database through clarification of Capitol Projects and equipment disposal procedures; Streamlined over 30 procurement and maintenance contracts involving the use Catalyst, NEXT and SAP systems. Work with Global Safety department in preparation for audits; ensure technicians are well trained through annual review of SOP’s, and safety training updates; confirm all contractors provide or follow work permit procedures and are safety trained.
- Deputy Director/Associate Director, March 2007-2013 Prepare and present Capital Improvement Plans and restructuring plans to Executive Committee and company Directors, Monitor hazardous goods entering and exiting the company through shipping/receiving in addition to all duties listed for Sr. Facilities Manager.
- Sr. Facilities Manager, 2005-March 2007 Oversee 3 facilities located in Cambridge and Canton encompassing both the calibration and facilities departments. Manage the design, planning, construction and maintenance of equipment, machinery, buildings and other facilities in a strict GMP, GLP environment. Plan, budget and schedule facility modifications including estimates on equipment, labor, materials and other labor related costs. Support services consisting of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, warehouse, security, janitorial support as well as maintenance of lab equipment with a staff of ten, and contractors as needed.
- Project managed the design/build-out, of the Biopharmaceutical R&D facility. Prepared bid and proposal documents, including estimating engineering design construction, contract negotiations as well as design and construction management oversight. Established project budgets and schedules.
- Cross trained personnel on the use of the Facility Work Order System and Preventive Maintenance System.
- Monitored budgets, achieved and maintained on time work order system.
- Provided the plant with technical support for capital projects, operation and maintenance for all mechanical and utility systems, including pre-clinical lab animal resources, RO/DI , WFI water systems, clean steam, process cooling, compressed gases, waste water and HVAC for all areas, including clean rooms.
- Support all R&D at the Cambridge plant.
- Centralized work order, and security systems for all 3 sites.
- Established standards for all building/utility automation, control and monitoring systems including BAS, security, access controls and video surveillance systems.
- Organized and executed the first Manufacturing annual shutdown.
Facilities/Program Manager
MILLENNIUM PHARMACEUTICALS
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Managed 1.2 sq. ft. of office and R&D campus consisting of 11 buildings which included specialty labs, 30k sq. ft. Animal Facility, 5k sq. ft Protein Suite, Tissue culture and Radiation labs. Provided 24 hour support for critical alarm systems via beeper, phone, and online support services consisting of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, warehouse, janitorial support as well as maintenance of lab equipment with a staff of four, and contractors as needed.
- Managed the video conferencing portfolio for the company.
- Led company wide effort to tag/track all financial assets clarifying 12,000 known pieces of equipment in less than four weeks.
- Co-designed and fully automated the Facility Work Order System and Preventive Maintenance System making reporting easier and more accurate.
- Led the Out- Source initiative for the Facility Department clarifying roles and ensuring quality service.
Facilities Supervisor
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Hired and oversaw the work of construction contractors and facilities technicians. Set up and maintained facilities related vendor contracts. Established and supervised critical facilities systems such as water filtration and environmental controls for a highly sensitive research area. Managed all aspects of shipping and receiving for domestic supplies, many of which required special handling, such as refrigeration and rapid delivery.
- Coordinated the relocation of 250 lab employees in three days with zero down time.
- Planned the build out of the 12k sq. ft. barrier animal facility.
- Facilitated the sterilization of the animal facility.
Facilities Technician
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Responded to and met the daily demands of personnel in a rapidly growing company in order to create personalized ergonomically correct work/lab areas. Constructed new office space from planning and build-out through the details of connection of electrical and data ports, hanging white boards, and ordering furniture.
Education
Building Design and Management certificate -
Northeastern University
Certificate - Laboratory Design
Harvard School of Public Health
Certificate - Electrical Apprenticeship
Middlesex Community College
Completed courses - Business Management
Middlesex Community College/University of Massachusetts
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, MS Office/Project, Apogee,
- Asset management expertise
- Budget oversight
- Conducting building inspections
- Facility maintenance
- Strategic space organization
- Project coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Health safety management
Certification
- Journeyman’s Electrical License MA# 36578-E
- Building Design and Management Certificate
- Laboratory Design Certificate
- Hazmat Training Certificate
- Archibus System Certificate
- Fire Alarm Certificate
- Apogee Certificate
- Waste Water Treatment License MA# 13526
Timeline
Facilities Manager
Alkermes/Mural Oncology
02.2020 - 06.2025
Facility Manager
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
09.2017 - 02.2020
North American Site Services Senior Manager
SANOFI/SANOFI PASTEUR/ACAMBIS/NAS
01.2013 - 01.2017
Facilities/Program Manager
MILLENNIUM PHARMACEUTICALS
01.1998 - 01.2003
Facilities Supervisor
01.1997 - 01.1998
Facilities Technician
01.1994 - 01.1997
Building Design and Management certificate -
Northeastern University
Certificate - Laboratory Design
Harvard School of Public Health
Certificate - Electrical Apprenticeship
Middlesex Community College
Completed courses - Business Management
Middlesex Community College/University of Massachusetts
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