Navigating the Future of Global Workplaces with Julian Sera from Cytokinetics

In this episode of Make Yourself @ Work, Matt Tverberg sits down with Julian Sera, Senior Manager of Facilities at Cytokinetics, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on muscle biology and heart disease innovation. With experience at large enterprises such as Tesla and Apple, Julian shares what it takes to scale workplace operations internationally while maintaining complex regulatory requirements. From locking down conference rooms for regulatory response teams to collaborating on creative room naming conventions, Julian unpacks the operational details that are often overlooked when it comes to workplace management. He dives deep into how he leverages utilization data to design smarter offices, why small tweaks to airflow timing can have a massive impact on the bottom line, and why flexible design elements prevent wasted space in hybrid environments. You’ll also hear practical lessons in change management and how the team at Cytokinetics balances standardization with personalization as they expand their global footprint. Some key lessons from the conversation include: don’t assume knowledge, always communicate the “why” behind new tech, and build trust by following through on even the smallest requests. This episode is a must-listen for facilities leaders, workplace strategists, operations executives, and anyone responsible for scaling physical environments in fast-growing, regulated industries.