Director, Project Delivery

Lonza; Vacaville (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance, short-term and long‑tr

Long-term disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lonza in Vacaville, CA, seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead CAPEX investment projects end-to-end in a world-class life sciences manufacturing environment. This on-site role supports rigorous safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout concept to qualification.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration with validation, facilities, operations, and external partners, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure timely, within-scope delivery that aligns with Lonza’s mission to deliver

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project engineering and project management within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• GMP experience in large-scale biological drug substance projects is a plus.
• Experience leading engineering and construction services for schedule-driven projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver CAPEX investment projects (50-150mUSD) end-to-end across engineering, design, construction, commissioning, and qualification.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

GMP processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Capital project oversight

CQV concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Lead high-impact capital investment projects in a world-class life sciences manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to drive complex engineering projects from concept to completion while contributing to the delivery of therapies that improve lives.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $185,250 – $308,750. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Paid Time Off

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

Lead and deliver CAPEX investment projects (50-150mUSD) 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

What we are looking for:

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 with modern CQV approaches and regulatory expectations

Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and across cross-functional teams

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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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?