Senior Manager, GE CQ AMER

Lonza Group; Bend (OR); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Lonza Bend is seeking a Senior Manager, GE CQV to lead commissioning, qualification and validation across a portfolio of CAPEX projects in a life sciences setting. This office-first role allows 20% remote work and requires travel up to 30% as projects span the Americas.

You will guide CQV strategy, mentor engineers, and collaborate with Project Directors, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure compliant, timely project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical field.
• Significant experience in pharmaceutical/biotech GMP environments with CQV exposure.
• Experience leading CQV/validation activities within large CAPEX programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead CQV activities across a portfolio of CAPEX projects with regulatory alignment.
• Manage and develop a team of CQV engineers and technicians for delivery.
• Develop CQV strategies, execution and quality plans aligned to standards.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts; identify and resolve risks.
• Collaborate with Project Directors, Engineering, Quality, Operations and Supply Chain.
• Serve as SME for commissioning, qualification and validation across initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and CQV training to enhance performance.

Skills

CQV leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Life Sciences or relevant field

Job description

Location: Bend, Oregon (with support for projects across the Americas).

Join Lonza's Global Engineering team and play a critical role in delivering complex CAPEX projects that support the manufacture of life-changing therapies. As Senior Manager, GE CQV Bend, you will lead commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) activities across a portfolio of investments, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and successful project delivery.

This is an office‑first role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week).

Travel up to 30% is required.

What you will get:

A competitive compensation. 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 (PTO).

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

What you will do:

• Lead commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) activities across a portfolio of CAPEX projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and project objectives.
• Manage and develop a team of CQV engineers and technicians, ensuring appropriate resource allocation, capability development, and successful project execution.
• Develop and implement CQV strategies, Project Execution Plans, and Project Quality Plans aligned with global engineering and quality standards.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and escalating concerns when necessary to maintain project delivery timelines.
• Collaborate closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Procurement, and external suppliers to ensure seamless integration of CQV activities.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for commissioning, qualification, and validation, providing technical leadership and guidance across multiple complex initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement by delivering CQV training, implementing best practices, and optimizing processes to enhance project performance and compliance.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or another relevant scientific or technical discipline.
• Significant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, engineering, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environments, including leadership responsibility for CQV, validation, engineering, or project execution activities.
• Experience supporting or leading CQV activities for spray drying equipment and processes within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or related GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing project resources, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments within complex CAPEX programs.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional and global teams within a matrix organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex data and drive actionable outcomes.

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.

Reference: R79249

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, 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.