Joy (Jiayou) ZHANG
Director, Real Estate, Facilities & Capital Projects @ Green Valley Pharmaceutical
About
Senior Real Estate, Facilities Management, and Capital Projects leader with 15+ years of multinational experience across pharmaceutical manufacturing, life sciences, R&D facilities, laboratories, and large-scale campus developments. Proven track record leading enterprise-wide Real Estate & Facilities Management functions across five sites totaling 197,000 sqm, with responsibility for facility operations, workplace strategy, capital planning, sustainability programs, compliance, and vendor governance. Responsible for annual CAPEX/OPEX budgets of RMB 50M, project portfolios exceeding RMB 3B, and leading teams and external partners in complex business environments. Strong expertise in driving operational excellence through KPI-based performance management, workplace transformation, sustainability strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives. Certified PMP, LEED AP, and WELL AP with strong executive stakeholder management and business partnership experience.
China
Shanghai
Biotechnology
Leadership, People Management, Change Management, Facilities Operations & Workplace Strategy, Portfolio, Budget & Capital Project Management, Compliance, Audit & Risk Management, Capital Project Management, Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC), Real Estate & Facilities Management, Sustainability & Energy Management, Team & Vendor Leadership, Design Management, Design and Construction, Strategy Execution & Market Expansion, Coaching & Mentoring, Operations Optimization & Performance, Architecture Design and consulting, Request for Proposal (RFP), Waterfall Project Management, Agile Project Management
Experience

Director, Real Estate, Facilities & Capital Projects
Shanghai, China
Led enterprise-wide REFM functions across four manufacturing, R&D, laboratory, and office campuses totaling 197,000 sqm, overseeing facility operations, workplace strategy, sustainability programs, and capital project delivery. Led enterprise-wide REFM across four manufacturing, R&D, laboratory, and office campuses (197,000 sqm). Directed 15-member team (9 Facility Engineers, 4 Project Managers, 2 Cost Engineers) with recruitment, KPI development, performance evaluation, coaching, succession planning, and organizational restructuring. Managed 50+ vendors and contractors, achieving 95% SLA compliance. Owned RMB 50M annual CAPEX/OPEX and capital project portfolio > RMB 3B. Delivered major capital projects including pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, global R&D center, API production campus, labs, and workplace transformation programs. Established KPI-based maintenance models, achieving 99.5% uptime, 20% space utilization improvement, and 30% faster maintenance response. Developed and implemented sustainability and energy programs, achieving 10% annual energy reduction and 5% annual cost reduction. Supported 5 annual GMP/FDA audits with zero critical findings.

Urban Planning Manager
Shanghai City, China
Managed design delivery and international coordination for large-scale urban developments, aligning global design teams with local execution frameworks. •Led design coordination for a 1km² international new city development, integrating 12 disciplines including urban planning, architecture, transportation, energy strategy, security, smart city systems, environmental assessment and etc. •Acted as key liaison between Chinese and international stakeholders, translating cultural, technical, and design expectations to ensure alignment and efficient decision-making •Collaborated with globally recognized design firms including MVRDV and MAD Architects, delivering major zones such as CBD, Lakefront Gateway, and cultural districts

Urban Designer/Planner
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Supported international project delivery and planning initiatives across U.S. and China markets, contributing to design coordination, cost optimization, and client alignment. •Led AC Martin’s U.S.–China market entry, delivering three high-profile international projects while maintaining design integrity, schedule, and budget, including Tianjin International Aerosapce District Master plan and Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal Design •Achieved 20% cost savings across 6 educational projects for Los Angeles Unified School District through design optimization and budget-conscious planning strategies •Supported cross-border project execution, bridging U.S. design standards with China-based project delivery

Engineer
Conduct big solar project (over 500 KW) feasible study and proposal independently Roof mount & ground mount installation design, load calculation, parts price list, shading analysis Electric plan design and drawing, Filing government rebate, permit, customer's contract

Associate Engineer
Smart Utilities Solutions
Surveying of updated technology of waste water treatment and waste disposal Research on photovoltaic technology /biogas techniques and market trend world wide Material flow analysis between digestion and compost and nutrient analysis

Research assistant
Institution of water quality control, TUM
Garching
Precise and detail oriented, work independently, plenty of knowledge of operating rector Research of mathematic modeling of anaerobic digestion Study for deammonification of process water with SBR pilot plant organize data from lab, conduct lab test, write technical report and make presentation of findings
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