Senior Manager, GE CQ AMER

Lonza Group Ltd.; Bend (OR); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Bend, Oregon, seeks a Senior Manager, GE CQV to lead commissioning, qualification, and validation across a portfolio of CAPEX projects for life-changing therapies.

This office-first role offers weekly in-office collaboration with the option to work remotely for 20% of time and travel up to 30%. You will manage CQV teams, develop strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive project delivery with global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or another relevant scientific/technical discipline.
• Significant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, engineering, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environments with CQV/validation leadership.
• Experience leading CQV activities for spray drying equipment and processes in GMP environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project resources, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional and global teams within a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead CQV activities across CAPEX projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and project objectives.
• Manage and develop a team of CQV engineers and technicians.
• Develop and implement CQV strategies, Project Execution Plans, and Project Quality Plans.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, and resources, identify risks and escalate as needed to meet timelines.
• Collaborate with Project Directors, Project Managers, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Procurement, and suppliers.
• Serve as SME for commissioning, qualification, and validation across complex initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

CQV expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Life Sciences

Job description

Senior Manager, GE CQV AMER 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.

In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

What you will get:

A competitive compensation.

• 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.

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, 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.