Capital Projects Lead – Pharma & Biotech

Lonza; Porriño; Presencial; Confidencial; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lonza is seeking an experienced Project Engineer in Porriño, Galicia, to lead and deliver capital investment engineering projects. This role demands strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams effectively.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards while delivering project objectives on time and budget. Proven experience in Pharma & Biotech environments and project management tools is essential.

Formación

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Experience in capital projects in Pharma & Biotech or related industries.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional project teams and manage large budgets.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and deliver complex capital investment engineering projects.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis and develop implementation strategies.
• Define user requirement specifications and project scope.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Technical expertise

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Business acumen

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Herramientas

MS Project

AutoCAD

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Spain, Porrino

Location. Porriño, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain.

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to lead and deliver complex capital investment engineering projects in a regulated environment. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives in terms of time, cost, and quality.

What You Will Do

• In close collaboration with the sponsor, perform cost-benefit analysis and develop implementation strategies to support project justification and business case development.
• Prepare required deliverables for internal/global decision stage gates and capital funding requests.
• Define user requirement specifications (URS), project scope, budget estimates, and schedules for assigned projects.
• Ensure all project deliverables and activities align with project objectives, KPIs, and overall business strategy (e.g., BSR/MPS, SMP, Sustainability).
• Lead multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams to achieve project goals by effectively managing scope, budget, and schedule baselines.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Regulatory, Legal, EHS, Sustainability, and innovation requirements.
• Take ownership of yearly CapEx targets and oversee the capitalization process of fixed assets.
• Manage project budgets efficiently, focusing on fit-for-purpose and proven solutions executed in a simple and effective way.
• Develop and implement communication plans to keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review technical specifications, procurement packages, and project documentation to ensure compliance with engineering standards and procedures.
• Monitor project milestones, risks, and KPIs, providing regular reporting and timely escalation when needed.
• Oversee construction, commissioning, and qualification activities through to project start-up.
• Ensure smooth and timely handover to operations, supporting operational readiness prior to first use.
• Maintain full accountability for project execution from initiation to delivery, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project team members.
• Lead by example in safety, anticipate risks, enforce safe practices, and intervene when necessary.
• Act as a role model, especially for new hires, recognizing and promoting strong safety behaviors.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Engineering (Industrial Engineering preferred or equivalent).
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Proven experience in capital projects in Pharma & Biotech or related industry (Life Sciences, Healthcare, Fine Chemicals, Food & Beverage…) both leading cross-functional project teams and managing project budgets (up to 5-10 mEUR).
• Experience in cost control and project management tools and methodologies (Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification desired).
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and analyze complex datasets effectively.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of the impact of decisions.
• Intermediate level of MS Project, AutoCAD, and SAP.
• Knowledge of FDA/EMA cGxP, ASME-BPE, and ISPE guidelines is a must.
• A positive, proactive, diligent, and collaborative mindset with openness to dialogue and continuous improvement.
  
  

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.

Reference: R75648

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