End to End Project Lead

Lonza Group Ltd.; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 302,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Vacaville is seeking an End-to-End Project Lead to plan, manage and deliver design, construction, commissioning and validation of asset modifications, building product‑agnostic capabilities for the site.

You will own cost, scope and schedule and lead cross‑functional teams to meet business goals and regulatory requirements. The role is full‑time, site‑based with relocation support for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Engineering or Business Management.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated success in operational management within pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industries.
• PMP Certification and Lean Six Sigma are preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing/operations in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Execution: Define scope and goals with stakeholders and align with business strategy.
• Engineering Design & Delivery: Translate requirements into technical design inputs to meet cost and timeline targets.
• PM Framework & Governance: Establish contractual frameworks and manage scope changes with Engineering leadership.
• Operational Excellence: Integrate project downtime into master schedules and drive cross-functional validation.
• Leadership & Development: Build high-performing project teams and mentor team members.
• Communication & Mediation: Facilitate information flow between Global Engineering and steering committees.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Lead regulatory readiness and mitigation plans to ensure cGMP compliance.

Skills

PMP Certification

Lean Six Sigma

Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt

Data-driven decision making

Project management

Manufacturing operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Engineering or Business Management

Master's degree

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Location: Vacaville, California Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. 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. Reporting to the E2E Program Lead, the End‑to‑End Project Lead for 11*12k / 8*25k is responsible for planning, managing and delivering the design, construction, commissioning and validation of the existing asset modifications in order to build product‑agnostic capabilities for the Vacaville site, ensuring all tech transfers and overall large, complex projects pertaining to the respective asset. The Asset E2E lead has the ownership of the cost, scope and schedule of the projects to achieve their business goals. In line with their strategic, technical and project management responsibilities, the E2E Lead leads all the project functions.

What you will get

The full‑time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $181,500 to $302,000.

• 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

What you will do

• Strategic Project Execution: Define scope and goals with stakeholders, ensuring projects align with market strategy and economic justification.
• Engineering Design & Delivery: Translate requirements into technical design inputs to meet cost, timeline, and functionality targets.
• PM Framework & Governance: Partner with sponsors to establish contractual frameworks and manage scope changes with Engineering leadership.
• Operational Excellence: Integrate project downtime into master schedules and drive cross-functional validation across CAPEX and procurement.
• Leadership & Development: Build high‑performing project teams, offering mentorship and feedback to ensure delivery excellence.
• Communication & Mediation: Facilitate information flow between Global Engineering and steering committees, mediating technical or logistical hurdles.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Lead operational readiness and mitigation plans to ensure cGMP compliance and successful regulatory approval.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Engineering or Business Management.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated success in operational management, PMP Project Manager Certification, 6S and Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma green belt or black belt is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing /operations role within the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or a similar regulated industry.
• Data driven decision maker and problem solver, with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of operational excellence, including continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Strong understanding of and proven experience with cGMP requirements for biologics manufacturing.

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.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?

Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life‑changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong.

You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility.
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast‑moving environment.
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve.
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself.
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients.

Why Lonza

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, we will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters. We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow. Join us. Be you.