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Lonza · 7 hours ago

Head of CAPEX (Site Capital Projects Director)

Vacaville, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$179K/yr - $305K/yr

Lonza is a global leader in life sciences, and they are seeking a Head of Capex (Site Capital Projects Director) to lead the planning and execution of site capital projects at their Vacaville site. The role involves managing a high-performing team, overseeing capital budget planning, and ensuring compliance with global capital standards.

BiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Lead the site’s capital budget planning and execution (~$20–30M annually)

Manage the capital projects portfolio and oversee delivery to cost, time, and quality standards

Supervise a team of Project Engineers and support staff, fostering growth and accountability

Ensure compliance with global capital standards and controls

Collaborate with site leadership, global engineering, and finance to align project goals

Contribute to the Site Master Plan and Engineering Strategy

Champion safety and EHS standards across all project phases

Support asset management and financial controls

Qualification

CapEx managementProject managementLeadershipEngineering degreeStakeholder engagementAnalytical skillsEHS standardsFinancial controlsProfessional certificationProblem-solving skillsTeam managementCross-functional collaboration