Director, Project Delivery AMER

Lonza is a globally renowned life sciences company known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence in manufacturing medicines that improve patient lives. With presence across more than 30 sites on five continents, Lonza harnesses the power of collaboration among a diverse, connected workforce dedicated to transforming breakthrough ideas into real-world therapies. The company places a strong emphasis on core values such as Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity which shape the organizational culture and drive every project and initiative. Lonza's inclusive work environment offers equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic, fostering a rich environment for innovation to thrive.

The role of Director, Project Delivery AMER at Lonza is a pivotal leadership position based out of Vacaville, California, within a world-class life sciences manufacturing site. This full-time, site-based role involves leading high-impact capital investment projects valued between $50 million and $150 million from conception through construction, commissioning, and qualification phases. The candidate will be instrumental in steering complex engineering projects aimed at delivering cutting-edge therapies by ensuring the highest quality and safety standards are met. Working physically on-site promotes real-time collaboration and precision engineering essential for manufacturing medicines with rigorous health and safety compliance.

This senior leadership position expects the Director to manage project budgets, schedules, and resources efficiently, coordinating cross-functional teams including validation, facilities, operations, and external contractors. Critical responsibilities include driving compliance with environmental, health, safety (HSE), and regulatory standards while mitigating project risks through proactive strategies. Reporting transparently to senior stakeholders and steering committees ensures alignment with corporate objectives. The role also emphasizes building strong vendor and partner relationships to support seamless project execution. This position offers a competitive base annual salary range from $185,250 to $308,750 plus performance-related bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package featuring medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) matching, life and disability insurance, employee assistance programs, and paid time off. Lonza seeks a highly skilled professional with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, extensive pharmaceutical industry experience, especially in GMP environments, to lead schedule-driven capital projects. Candidates with expertise in brownfield projects, modern commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) practices, and strong interdisciplinary technical knowledge will thrive in this role.

Overall, the Director, Project Delivery AMER role is an opportunity to significantly impact the advancement of life sciences manufacturing while developing innovative therapeutics that have a global health impact. Lonza's commitment to its workforce’s growth, diversity, and wellbeing makes this position not only challenging but highly rewarding for leaders passionate about making a difference in healthcare manufacturing.