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Lonza · 18 hours ago

Senior Director, Project Delivery Americas

US - Vacaville, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$217K/yr - $293K/yr

10+ years exp

Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. The Project Lead is responsible for planning, managing, and executing growth investment projects through the full project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while leading project teams and maintaining regulatory compliance.

BiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Lead large-scale capital investment projects ($100M–$500M), overseeing all aspects of Project Realization: Capex Management, Process & Technology, and Qualification

Drive decision-making by challenging assumptions and leveraging team input

Serve as the primary point of accountability to the Steering Committee and senior leadership for CAPEX workstreams

Develop and execute comprehensive project plans across Engineering, Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Qualification phases

Manage project budgets, ensuring adherence and controlling changes effectively

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including internal procedures and health authority requirements

Coordinate and lead project teams to ensure efficient collaboration and execution

Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies

Communicate project status, progress, and issues to stakeholders and senior management

Secure internal and external resources to achieve project goals and manage day-to-day operations

Support Site Leadership Teams and Steering Committees

Develop internal talent and provide line management for core team(s)

Interface with customer project teams and maintain strong vendor/contractor relationships

Manage project resources, including equipment, materials, and personnel

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

CGMP experienceEngineering expertiseProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteCDMO industry knowledgeCommunication skillsRelationship-buildingLeadership experienceOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills