Project Delivery Director

2 days ago


Hayward CA United States Lonza Group Ltd. Full time
Project Delivery Director - Vacaville, CA

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Following our agreement with Roche to acquire the Vacaville manufacturing facility, we are now looking to recruit a Senior Program Manager for the Vacaville site This position is not remote or hybrid therefore the candidate will be required to be on site during the work week.

The Project Delivery Director is assigned to one or multiple specific investment projects and is responsible for planning, managing, and executing investment projects through the complete project pathway (on time, within budget, meeting required quality standards). The role provides leadership to the project team(s), builds, and maintains relationships with vendors and contractors. This is an engineering discipline role. You will have cross interaction with validation engineers, facility management, and operations; mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulations and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Develop and execute project plans - The CAPEX Project Manager is responsible for creating and implementing project plans that will meet the project's objectives through the Engineering, Design, Construction, Commissioning and Qualification phases.
  2. Manage project budgets - The CAPEX Project Manager should ensure that the project stays within budget and manage any changes to the budget.
  3. Ensure safety, quality & compliance - The CAPEX Project Manager should ensure that the project meets the required HSE and quality standards according to internal procedures and specifications as well as health authority requirements.
  4. Coordinate project teams - The CAPEX Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the work of project teams to ensure that everyone is working together efficiently.
  5. Monitor project progress - The CAPEX Project Manager should regularly monitor the project's progress to ensure that it's on track and identify any potential issues.
  6. Ensure compliance with regulations - The CAPEX Project Manager should ensure that the project complies with all relevant regulations and legal requirements.
  7. Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies - The CAPEX Project Manager should identify potential risks and develop strategies to manage them.
  8. Communicate project status - The CAPEX Project Manager should communicate the project's progress, status, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management, including presenting updates at Steering Committee meetings and at the monthly GE results call.
  9. Manage project resources - The CAPEX Project Manager is responsible for managing project resources, including equipment, materials, and personnel.
  10. Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors, including architectural and engineering firms, EPCM Partners, and suppliers - The CAPEX Project Manager should establish and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure they provide high-quality work and meet project timelines.
  11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements:

  1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related science discipline or equivalent
  2. Extensive experience in project engineering and project management for chemical, biochemical, and life sciences industries.
  3. Broad technical knowledge of the Various Engineering Disciplines in the life sciences environment, both on clean and black utilities, process, automation, instrumentation, and civil engineering.
  4. Task orientated person who is very comfortable working towards set objectives and has a track record of achieving results in this regard.
  5. Proven experience in cost control and scheduling related to investment projects.
  6. Experience in engineering aspects of facility design to build a compliant yet cost-effective plant.
  7. Knowledge of modern CQV approaches to minimize the time from construction completion to routine production while maintaining compliance.
  8. Excellent knowledge of computer systems (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio).
  9. Good understanding of how the CDMO industry/business works.
  10. Strong experience in Engineering and cGMP Manufacturing of chemical and biological APIs.

This position is contingent upon Lonza’s successful completion of the acquisition of the site located in Vacaville, California (the “Closing”), currently anticipated to occur in H2, 2024. If the Closing is delayed for any reason, Lonza may delay the start date up to sixty (60) days.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $205,200.00 and $239,400.00. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and job-related knowledge. Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including performance-related bonus, medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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