Sr Dir, Global Facilities/Real Estate

Bio-Rad Laboratories is seeking an experienced leader to oversee our Global Facilities and Real Estate function. Reporting into Global Supply Chain leadership, you will partner closely with senior stakeholders to guide real estate decisions, improve operational performance, and ensure our facilities effectively support Bio-Rad’s evolving business needs.

About the role

As Senior Director, you will shape and execute a global strategy that supports business growth, optimizes our real estate portfolio, and enhances workplace environments across regions. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to drive meaningful impact across a global footprint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global facilities and real estate strategy aligned with business priorities and long-term growth plans.
• Manage a diverse, multi-site global portfolio, including lease management, acquisitions, consolidations, and capital projects.
• Drive portfolio optimization through data-driven insights, cost management, and proactive planning.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global team, strengthening capabilities and delivering consistent, high-quality service.
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, HR, Finance, and Business Units to align facility planning with workforce and operational needs.
• Oversee vendor performance, lease negotiations, and service contracts to ensure operational excellence and cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards while advancing sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in global real estate, facilities, or property management.
• Demonstrated success managing complex portfolios, capital projects, and real estate strategy.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including business case development and long-range planning.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively in a global, matrixed environment.
• Experience building and leading teams, driving performance, and navigating change.
• Knowledge of real estate transactions, facilities operations, and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, ESG).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

This position must be based in Hercules, CA and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Benefits

Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

• Competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, and a new fertility offering with stipend.
• Group life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, and an employee stock purchase program.
• Upgraded and streamlined mental health platform.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, and student debt relief program.
• Pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, and paid time off.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this position is $233,600 to $321,000 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on several factors including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job-permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, dependent upon achievement of individual objectives and Company performance.

About Us

For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe, supported by leadership to build your career and empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.