Mid Level First Assistant Director Jobs
Mid level first assistant director jobs go to candidates ready to own productions end to end, coordinate department heads with minimal oversight, and mentor less experienced crew. Openings are concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Chemicals & Materials, and Aerospace & Defense, with UC Health, Graham Packaging Company, and PruittHealth among the employers hiring at this level now.
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Job title: Maintenance Execution Technician
Location: Framingham, MA
Shift: Rotating 12 hours Dayshift
About the Job
Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.
About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main Accountabilities:
In their area of expertise and for the entire site:
- Ensure all maintenance work performed on equipment is aligned with HSE requirements (ie. Permits, LOTO, PTW)
- Supports continuous improvement for maintenance operations
- Supports investigations and development of CAPAs for unplanned utility disruptions or EM excursions
- Ability to autonomously perform general facility maintenance tasks and in cGMP environment. Able to understand basic concepts of perimeter
- Carry out corrective and/or preventive maintenance, guaranteeing activity scheduling (CMMS system or equivalent)
- Utilize a CMMS or equivalent to accurately document the completion of all maintenance activities.
- Ensuring an operational presence in crisis situations
- Comply with company policies, SOPs, cGMP and OSHA requirements
- The individual must support all Sanofi and site HSE policies as well as ensure that work performed is compliant with local HSE
- May be required to support service providers in his/her area of expertise
- Ensures compliance with contractual commitments and participates in handling discrepancies
Key Roles (D,A,I)
- A: Develops corrective actions to address clean utilities compliance and safety risks
- A: Identify reliability/maintainability/HSE improvement opportunities for critical utility systems
- A: Feedback to reliability engineering and P&S team
- A: Utility area organization and safety (incl. tools, equipment)
- I: Maintenance plans, procedures, work instructions
About You
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of facilities, utilities, industrial maintenance, or skilled-trade experience.
- Hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building utility systems.
- Ability to read equipment manuals, blueprints, electrical diagrams, and mechanical schematics.
- Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance and documenting work in a CMMS.
- Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout and industrial safety practices.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with internal teams, contractors, and service providers.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role and support rotating on-call, shutdown, weekend, or holiday coverage as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical certificate, trade license, or apprenticeship in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or a related discipline.
- Experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical-device, laboratory, or advanced manufacturing environment.
- Experience with building automation systems, critical utilities, controlled-environment HVAC, cold storage, or environmental chambers.
- Familiarity with GMP documentation, change control, deviation reporting, and equipment qualification practice
Why Choose Us?
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
- Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
- Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
Job title: Maintenance Execution Technician
Location: Framingham, MA
Shift: Rotating 12 hours Dayshift
About the Job
Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.
About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main Accountabilities:
In their area of expertise and for the entire site:
- Ensure all maintenance work performed on equipment is aligned with HSE requirements (ie. Permits, LOTO, PTW)
- Supports continuous improvement for maintenance operations
- Supports investigations and development of CAPAs for unplanned utility disruptions or EM excursions
- Ability to autonomously perform general facility maintenance tasks and in cGMP environment. Able to understand basic concepts of perimeter
- Carry out corrective and/or preventive maintenance, guaranteeing activity scheduling (CMMS system or equivalent)
- Utilize a CMMS or equivalent to accurately document the completion of all maintenance activities.
- Ensuring an operational presence in crisis situations
- Comply with company policies, SOPs, cGMP and OSHA requirements
- The individual must support all Sanofi and site HSE policies as well as ensure that work performed is compliant with local HSE
- May be required to support service providers in his/her area of expertise
- Ensures compliance with contractual commitments and participates in handling discrepancies
Key Roles (D,A,I)
- A: Develops corrective actions to address clean utilities compliance and safety risks
- A: Identify reliability/maintainability/HSE improvement opportunities for critical utility systems
- A: Feedback to reliability engineering and P&S team
- A: Utility area organization and safety (incl. tools, equipment)
- I: Maintenance plans, procedures, work instructions
About You
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of facilities, utilities, industrial maintenance, or skilled-trade experience.
- Hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building utility systems.
- Ability to read equipment manuals, blueprints, electrical diagrams, and mechanical schematics.
- Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance and documenting work in a CMMS.
- Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout and industrial safety practices.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with internal teams, contractors, and service providers.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role and support rotating on-call, shutdown, weekend, or holiday coverage as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical certificate, trade license, or apprenticeship in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or a related discipline.
- Experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical-device, laboratory, or advanced manufacturing environment.
- Experience with building automation systems, critical utilities, controlled-environment HVAC, cold storage, or environmental chambers.
- Familiarity with GMP documentation, change control, deviation reporting, and equipment qualification practice
Why Choose Us?
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
- Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
- Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
#GD-SG
#LI-GZ
#LI-Onsite
#vhd
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
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Mid Level First Assistant Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level first assistant director job?
Position yourself by highlighting productions where you held full scheduling and logistics ownership, not just supporting roles. Emphasize your ability to manage call sheets, coordinate department heads, and keep shoots on budget and on time. Applications stand out when they show concrete examples of problem-solving under pressure and consistent on-set leadership, so lead with those moments in your resume and cover letter.
Which companies hire mid level first assistant directors?
Companies hiring mid level first assistant directors right now include UC Health, Graham Packaging Company, and PruittHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from production companies, studios, and independent production outfits that need experienced coordinators who can step in and run a set without close supervision.
Are there remote mid level first assistant director jobs?
Yes, though the role is predominantly on-set by nature. About 0% of mid level first assistant director openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve pre-production planning, scheduling, and logistics coordination rather than active shoot-day floor management. On-location and in-person assignments remain the clear majority at this level.
How do I move up to a mid level first assistant director role?
Moving from second assistant director or entry-level positions to mid level takes consistent expansion of your ownership on set. Focus on taking full responsibility for call sheets, deepening your understanding of union rules and scheduling software, and volunteering to manage departments independently. Directors and producers promote people who demonstrate they can anticipate problems, communicate across departments, and keep productions on track without being asked twice.
Which industries hire the most mid level first assistant directors?
Mid Level first assistant director roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Chemicals & Materials, and Aerospace & Defense, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors sustain consistent production volume, whether through ongoing commercial campaigns, streaming content slates, or episodic television, which creates steady demand for experienced on-set coordinators at the mid level.