Director, End to End Portfolio Lead

Lonza • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Director, End to End Portfolio Lead Location: This is an on-site position located in Pearland, TX. The purpose of this role is to manage critical site projects to ensure the site’s strategy through CAPEX investment and improvement is met. Responsible for achieving the business goals of the 3D Filler project (i.e., goals related to revenues and profitability), including the first 2 years of ramp-up with full ownership of the cost, scope, and schedule of the project. Also responsible for leading key site initiatives that support the long-term business success and leading the site’s achievement of continuous improvement activities, strategy development and delivery. In addition, to oversee the New Product Introduction process and achieve end to end alignment and integration between CAPEX, site projects, and new customer programs. What you will get: A competitive compensation. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer: Performance-related bonus. Medical, dental and vision insurance. 401(k) matching plan. Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance. Employee assistance programs. Paid time off (PTO). Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge. What you will do: Serve as the project lead/manager for defined site critical projects. This includes defining the problem statement, assembling a cross-functional team, defining the project plan, defining project metrics, and achieving the defined goals on time in full. Ensure the conformity of the projects, as it develops, on the goals (market, strategy, profitability) and provides its justification from a market, strategy, and economics point of view. Establish the project charter/ business requirement and validate business feasibility and technical approach together with the GE Project Leader. Ensure that Business Case and CAR can be delivered from a cross-functional perspective (including Engineering, Operations, Process, Procurement, QA, HR etc.). Drive alignment with the Project Leadership Team (LT) members to secure project business goal achievement. Ensure that issues/risks are resolved/escalated/mitigated to the Steering Committee (SteerCo). Ensure timely buildup of the Operations organization, aligned with assumptions detailed in the business case. Ensure Operations and Process knowledge is appropriately built in during the design phase. Drive Operational Readiness, develop an integrated plan, track progress and implement mitigation actions as appropriate. In close collaboration with Quality ensure cGMP Compliance for successful PPQ and timely Regulatory approval. In coordination with Customer Project Management and Commercial representatives ensure capacities are appropriately contracted and the scope aligned with customer requirements. What we are looking for: 8-10 years’ experience in pharmaceuticals (12-15 years’ experience without AS/BS). GMP experience and API manufacturing experience preferred with 5+ years of fill finish experience required. In depth knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, safe work environment. Delivery of RFT, and leadership and development of leadership teams, delivering progressive, continuous improvement in a multi-layered organization. High level of suite specific operations and technical skills. About Lonza: At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board. Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.

Requirements

• 8-10 years’ experience in pharmaceuticals (12-15 years’ experience without AS/BS)
• GMP experience and API manufacturing experience preferred with 5+ years of fill finish experience required.
• In depth knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, safe work environment.
• Delivery of RFT, and leadership and development of leadership teams, delivering progressive, continuous improvement in a multi-layered organization.
• High level of suite specific operations and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the project lead/manager for defined site critical projects.
• Ensure the conformity of the projects, as it develops, on the goals (market, strategy, profitability) and provides its justification from a market, strategy, and economics point of view.
• Establish the project charter/ business requirement and validate business feasibility and technical approach together with the GE Project Leader.
• Ensure that Business Case and CAR can be delivered from a cross-functional perspective (including Engineering, Operations, Process, Procurement, QA, HR etc.).
• Drive alignment with the Project Leadership Team (LT) members to secure project business goal achievement.
• Ensure that issues/risks are resolved/escalated/mitigated to the Steering Committee (SteerCo).
• Ensure timely buildup of the Operations organization, aligned with assumptions detailed in the business case.
• Ensure Operations and Process knowledge is appropriately built in during the design phase.
• Drive Operational Readiness, develop an integrated plan, track progress and implement mitigation actions as appropriate.
• In close collaboration with Quality ensure cGMP Compliance for successful PPQ and timely Regulatory approval.
• In coordination with Customer Project Management and Commercial representatives ensure capacities are appropriately contracted and the scope aligned with customer requirements.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed