Director of Capital Projects, Life Sciences

Lonza Group Ltd.; Vacaville (CA); Vor Ort; USD 185.000 - 309.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance and disability

Employee assistance programs

Paid Time Off

Zusammenfassung

Lonza Group Ltd. in Vacaville, California, seeks a Director of Project Delivery to lead capital investment projects from concept to completion.

This fully site‑based role emphasizes real‑time collaboration, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across engineering, design, construction, commissioning, and qualification phases. You will manage budgets and schedules, drive cross‑functional teamwork, and mitigate risks while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related scientific discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, etc.)
• Extensive experience in project engineering and project management within the pharmaceutical industry.
• GMP experience in large scale biological drug substance a plus.
• Proven experience in leading - from execution strategy, contracting, selection, management to close out - engineering and construction services for schedule driven projects.
• Strong technical knowledge across engineering disciplines (process, utilities, automation, instrumentation, and civil engineering)
• Proven ability to manage capital projects, including cost control and scheduling.
• Brownfield experience with tight shutdown construction windows a plus.
• Experience designing compliant, cost-effective manufacturing facilities
• Experience with modern CQV approaches and regulatory expectations
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and across cross-functional teams

Aufgaben

• Lead and deliver CAPEX investment projects end-to-end across engineering, design, construction, commissioning, and qualification phases
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure delivery on time and within scope
• Drive collaboration across cross-functional teams including validation, facilities, operations, and external partners
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards (HSE and health authority requirements)
• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Monitor progress and provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders, including Steering Committees
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and engineering partners

Kenntnisse

Project management

CAPEX planning

Cross-functional

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

GMP experience

Process engineering

Construction leadership

CQV

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Lonza Group Ltd. in Vacaville, California, seeks a Director of Project Delivery to lead capital investment projects from concept to completion.

This fully site‑based role emphasizes real‑time collaboration, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across engineering, design, construction, commissioning, and qualification phases. You will manage budgets and schedules, drive cross‑functional teamwork, and mitigate risks while maintaining strong vendor relationships.