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Lonza · 5 hours ago

Senior Director, Project Delivery Americas

Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents, seeking a Senior Director for Project Delivery in the Americas. The role involves planning, managing, and executing large-scale capital investment projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while leading project teams and maintaining vendor relationships.

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 expertiseCost controlProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteCDMO operationsCommunication skillsRelationship-buildingLeadership experienceOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

10+ years in project engineering and project management within chemical, biochemical, or pharmaceutical industries, with international exposure
CGMP experience required; automation migration project experience is a plus
Broad technical knowledge across engineering disciplines in pharmaceutical environments (utilities, process, automation, instrumentation, civil)
Proven track record in cost control, scheduling, and delivering investment projects
Expertise in facility design for compliant, cost-effective plants
Familiarity with modern CQV approaches to accelerate time-to-production while maintaining compliance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Strong understanding of CDMO industry operations
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong influencing and relationship-building capabilities across all organizational levels
Proven leadership, mentoring, and coaching experience
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong problem-solving skills with both strategic and practical perspectives
Advanced project management expertise
Deep understanding of engineering and cGMP manufacturing for biopharmaceutical facilities

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage
401k plan
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time off (PTO)

Company

Lonza Group supplies products and services to pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$444.8M
2023-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $444.8M
2020-12-07IPO

Leadership Team

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Wolfgang Wienand
Chief Executive Officer
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Alfons Ehinger
Founder
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