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Associate director visa sponsorship jobs in North Carolina span research universities like Duke and UNC Chapel Hill, pharmaceutical and biotech firms concentrated in the Research Triangle Park, and major health systems such as Atrium Health and Novant. Charlotte's finance sector and Raleigh's growing tech industry add further opportunities for internationally sponsored associate director candidates.
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The Associate Director, Facilities & Maintenance leads multi-site or large-campus facilities operations, maintenance, and reliability programs to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective workplaces. This role owns strategic planning, preventive and predictive maintenance, utilities/reliability, vendor and contract management, capital planning, and continuous improvement. The leader partners closely with EHS, Real Estate, Engineering, IT, Security, and functional leaders to support business growth, sustainability targets, and operational resilience. Will manage anywhere from 2-5 direct reports with upwards of 30-60 indirect reports.
Company Overview:
At FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, we’re leading the charge in advancing tomorrow’s medicines. If you want to be a part of life-impacting projects alongside today’s most innovative biopharmaceutical companies, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies could be the right place for you.
From our Bioprocess Innovation Center to our cGMP-compliant manufacturing site, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Whether your expertise lies in research, manufacturing, or production, you’ll find a home here where your efforts directly improve patients’ lives. Together, let’s shape the future of healthcare.
Situated at the cross-section of Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, our site is at the heart of a booming biotech hub surrounded by top universities, vibrant communities, and various outdoor opportunities.
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.”
Job Description:
Major Accountabilities:
Strategy and Planning:
- Develop and execute a 3–5 years facilities and maintenance strategy aligned to company growth, risk, and sustainability objectives.
- Build and manage the long-range capital plan (CapEx) and annual operating budgets (OpEx); forecast, track, and report performance.
- Drive asset lifecycle planning, standards, and governance for critical systems and infrastructure.
Operations and Reliability:
- Lead facilities operations across sites, including building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), utilities, critical environments, and grounds.
- Establish world-class preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs using CMMS/EAM.
- Set and monitor KPIs (asset uptime, response time, PM compliance, energy intensity, cost per sq. ft., work order cycle time).
Compliance, Risk, and Safety:
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, local building codes; plus industry-specific requirements such as FDA cGMP, ISO, GxP where relevant).
- Partner with EHS to drive a proactive safety culture; conduct audits, root-cause investigations, and corrective action plans.
- Own business continuity and site resilience plans for critical utilities and infrastructure.
Vendor and Contract Management:
- Lead sourcing strategy for facilities services, MRO, and utilities; negotiate SLAs, KPIs, and performance-based contracts.
- Oversee integrated facilities management (IFM) or outsourced partners to deliver quality, service, and cost improvements.
Capital Projects and Space:
- Oversee small-to-mid-scale capital projects, refurbishments, and fit-outs; partner with Real Estate/PMO for large initiatives.
- Ensure design standards, commissioning/qualification (where required), and turnover to operations.
Sustainability and Energy Management:
- Drive initiatives in energy efficiency, water stewardship, waste reduction, and carbon footprint reporting in line with ESG goals.
- Implement metering, analytics, and optimization programs; evaluate renewable/low-carbon solutions where feasible.
Leadership and People:
- Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team of managers, engineers, and technicians; define org structure and succession plans.
- Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement (Lean/TPM), and data-driven decision-making.
- Influence cross-functional leaders; act as the senior facilities point of contact for executive stakeholders.
- Administers company policies such as time off, shift work, and inclement weather that directly impact employees.
- Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.).
- Coaches and guides direct reports to foster professional development.
- Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as needed.
- Addresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Ability to coach, lead, and develop individual contributors.
- Ability to effectively present information to others.
- Must be flexible to support 24/7 manufacturing facility.
- Safety-first mindset and risk management.
- Vendor and contract optimization.
- Team leadership and talent development.
- Collaboration and executive communication.
- Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
Minimum Education/Experience/Training Requirements:
- 6+ years’ experience supervising/managing Supervisors/Managers.
- High School diploma or GED with 10+ years’ experience in related field OR Associate degree with 8+ years’ experience in related field OR Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years’ experience in related field; OR Master’s Degree with 4+ years’ experience in related field.
- Familiar with GMP/GLP.
Preferred Education/Experience/Training & Certifications:
- Master’s degree in science based or engineering with 4+ years of experience.
- 10+ years in facilities, maintenance, or operations, including 4–6 years managing managers and multi-site or large-campus operations.
- Proven track record owning budgets, vendor portfolios, and capital plans; experience with CMMS/EAM and reliability programs.
- Degree with emphasis in life sciences preferred.
- Experience in large pharma/biotech operations or projects preferred.
- Experience in manufacturing biological products, familiar with GMP/GLP requirements preferred.
- Demonstrated success in compliance-driven environments; industry-specific experience (e.g., life sciences, manufacturing, tech, data center) is highly valued.
- Life Sciences/GxP: Emphasize GMP utilities (WFI, clean steam), calibration/validation, change control, and quality systems. Experience with regulatory inspections, investigations and change management preferred.
- Experience leading others in a pharmaceutical/biological manufacturing facility preferred.
- Relevant certifications a plus (e.g., CFM, PE, PMP, LEED AP, CRL, CMRP).
Physical Demands & Environmental Conditions:
- Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection.
- May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program.
- Ability to discern audible cues.
- Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 10 pounds.
- Will work in warm/cold environments.
- Will work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
- Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces.
Benefits:
Our programs are designed to focus on maintaining and enhancing all pillars of health with a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account with company contributions. In addition, we offer an industry leading 401(k) savings plan, insurance coverage, employee assistance programs and various wellness incentives. We support life-work balance with paid vacation time, sick time, and company holidays. Explore a supportive environment that enriches both your personal and professional growth!
LI-Onsite
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (HR_FDBU@fujifilm.com).
Position Overview:
The Associate Director, Facilities & Maintenance leads multi-site or large-campus facilities operations, maintenance, and reliability programs to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective workplaces. This role owns strategic planning, preventive and predictive maintenance, utilities/reliability, vendor and contract management, capital planning, and continuous improvement. The leader partners closely with EHS, Real Estate, Engineering, IT, Security, and functional leaders to support business growth, sustainability targets, and operational resilience. Will manage anywhere from 2-5 direct reports with upwards of 30-60 indirect reports.
Company Overview:
At FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, we’re leading the charge in advancing tomorrow’s medicines. If you want to be a part of life-impacting projects alongside today’s most innovative biopharmaceutical companies, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies could be the right place for you.
From our Bioprocess Innovation Center to our cGMP-compliant manufacturing site, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Whether your expertise lies in research, manufacturing, or production, you’ll find a home here where your efforts directly improve patients’ lives. Together, let’s shape the future of healthcare.
Situated at the cross-section of Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, our site is at the heart of a booming biotech hub surrounded by top universities, vibrant communities, and various outdoor opportunities.
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.”
Job Description:
Major Accountabilities:
Strategy and Planning:
- Develop and execute a 3–5 years facilities and maintenance strategy aligned to company growth, risk, and sustainability objectives.
- Build and manage the long-range capital plan (CapEx) and annual operating budgets (OpEx); forecast, track, and report performance.
- Drive asset lifecycle planning, standards, and governance for critical systems and infrastructure.
Operations and Reliability:
- Lead facilities operations across sites, including building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), utilities, critical environments, and grounds.
- Establish world-class preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs using CMMS/EAM.
- Set and monitor KPIs (asset uptime, response time, PM compliance, energy intensity, cost per sq. ft., work order cycle time).
Compliance, Risk, and Safety:
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, local building codes; plus industry-specific requirements such as FDA cGMP, ISO, GxP where relevant).
- Partner with EHS to drive a proactive safety culture; conduct audits, root-cause investigations, and corrective action plans.
- Own business continuity and site resilience plans for critical utilities and infrastructure.
Vendor and Contract Management:
- Lead sourcing strategy for facilities services, MRO, and utilities; negotiate SLAs, KPIs, and performance-based contracts.
- Oversee integrated facilities management (IFM) or outsourced partners to deliver quality, service, and cost improvements.
Capital Projects and Space:
- Oversee small-to-mid-scale capital projects, refurbishments, and fit-outs; partner with Real Estate/PMO for large initiatives.
- Ensure design standards, commissioning/qualification (where required), and turnover to operations.
Sustainability and Energy Management:
- Drive initiatives in energy efficiency, water stewardship, waste reduction, and carbon footprint reporting in line with ESG goals.
- Implement metering, analytics, and optimization programs; evaluate renewable/low-carbon solutions where feasible.
Leadership and People:
- Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team of managers, engineers, and technicians; define org structure and succession plans.
- Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement (Lean/TPM), and data-driven decision-making.
- Influence cross-functional leaders; act as the senior facilities point of contact for executive stakeholders.
- Administers company policies such as time off, shift work, and inclement weather that directly impact employees.
- Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.).
- Coaches and guides direct reports to foster professional development.
- Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as needed.
- Addresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Ability to coach, lead, and develop individual contributors.
- Ability to effectively present information to others.
- Must be flexible to support 24/7 manufacturing facility.
- Safety-first mindset and risk management.
- Vendor and contract optimization.
- Team leadership and talent development.
- Collaboration and executive communication.
- Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
Minimum Education/Experience/Training Requirements:
- 6+ years’ experience supervising/managing Supervisors/Managers.
- High School diploma or GED with 10+ years’ experience in related field OR Associate degree with 8+ years’ experience in related field OR Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years’ experience in related field; OR Master’s Degree with 4+ years’ experience in related field.
- Familiar with GMP/GLP.
Preferred Education/Experience/Training & Certifications:
- Master’s degree in science based or engineering with 4+ years of experience.
- 10+ years in facilities, maintenance, or operations, including 4–6 years managing managers and multi-site or large-campus operations.
- Proven track record owning budgets, vendor portfolios, and capital plans; experience with CMMS/EAM and reliability programs.
- Degree with emphasis in life sciences preferred.
- Experience in large pharma/biotech operations or projects preferred.
- Experience in manufacturing biological products, familiar with GMP/GLP requirements preferred.
- Demonstrated success in compliance-driven environments; industry-specific experience (e.g., life sciences, manufacturing, tech, data center) is highly valued.
- Life Sciences/GxP: Emphasize GMP utilities (WFI, clean steam), calibration/validation, change control, and quality systems. Experience with regulatory inspections, investigations and change management preferred.
- Experience leading others in a pharmaceutical/biological manufacturing facility preferred.
- Relevant certifications a plus (e.g., CFM, PE, PMP, LEED AP, CRL, CMRP).
Physical Demands & Environmental Conditions:
- Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection.
- May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program.
- Ability to discern audible cues.
- Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 10 pounds.
- Will work in warm/cold environments.
- Will work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
- Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces.
Benefits:
Our programs are designed to focus on maintaining and enhancing all pillars of health with a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account with company contributions. In addition, we offer an industry leading 401(k) savings plan, insurance coverage, employee assistance programs and various wellness incentives. We support life-work balance with paid vacation time, sick time, and company holidays. Explore a supportive environment that enriches both your personal and professional growth!
LI-Onsite
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (HR_FDBU@fujifilm.com).
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Which companies sponsor visas for associate directors in North Carolina?
Research Triangle Park anchors much of North Carolina's associate director sponsorship activity, with employers like Biogen, GlaxoSmithKline, and Syneos Health filing regularly for senior professional roles. Duke University, UNC Chapel Hill, and NC State also sponsor associate directors in research and administrative functions. In Charlotte, Bank of America and Wells Fargo have histories of sponsoring associate director-level positions across compliance, risk, and operations.
Which visa types realistically fit associate director roles in North Carolina?
Associate director roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a directly related bachelor's degree or higher, making the H-1B visa the most common path. Employers file a Labor Condition Application and then petition USCIS. The H-1B is subject to an annual cap and selection process. Candidates already in H-1B status can start with a new employer once the new petition is filed. An employment-based green card via EB-2 or EB-3 is a parallel long-term option requiring PERM labor certification.
Which cities in North Carolina have the most associate director sponsorship jobs?
Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill form the Research Triangle and account for the highest concentration of sponsored associate director roles in the state, driven by life sciences, technology, and higher education employers. Charlotte is the second major hub, particularly for associate directors in financial services, healthcare administration, and professional services. Greensboro and Winston-Salem offer smaller but active markets tied to healthcare systems and manufacturing sector management.
How to find associate director visa sponsorship jobs in North Carolina?
Migrate Mate lists associate director roles posted by North Carolina employers with verified visa sponsorship history, searchable by city and industry. Because sponsorship willingness varies significantly by employer and division, filtering for companies with confirmed filing histories saves time compared to applying broadly. Focus your search on Research Triangle Park employers in life sciences and tech, and Charlotte employers in financial services, where associate director sponsorship is most concentrated.
Are there state-specific factors that affect associate director visa sponsorship in North Carolina?
North Carolina's Research Triangle Park is one of the most internationally diverse employment zones in the southeastern U.S., meaning many anchor employers there already have established immigration programs and experienced HR teams familiar with H-1B and green card processes. University-affiliated research centers at Duke, UNC, and NC State often provide cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship for qualifying associate director roles, which bypasses the annual lottery entirely and can accelerate timelines significantly.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored associate director jobs in North Carolina?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.