Director Integrated Capex Planning

Lonza•Vacaville, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Integrated Capex Planning is a critical role responsible for overseeing and enhancing integrated project planning processes to provide high-level visibility and reporting for the executive team. This position requires a strategic thinker who can synthesize complex engineering and project delivery data into actionable insights, ensuring all execution initiatives align with broader organizational goals. Specifically, the role involves end-to-end planning, oversight, and reporting of strategic growth projects within the Advanced Synthesis Platform. Working closely with the End-to-End Program Lead, the Director ensures the successful parallel execution of multiple large-scale projects, drives continuous improvement, and harmonizes operational processes for smooth execution across the Vacaville site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in biopharmaceutical Engineering and Operations.
Proven track record in Program and Project Management, specifically leading a portfolio of large-scale pharmaceutical facility expansions and strategic growth initiatives.
Expert knowledge in engineering reporting and data analysis with a focus on synthesizing metrics for executive-level reviews.
Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end planning and oversight for multiple large-scale projects executed in parallel.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills used to drive continuous improvement and harmonize operational processes.
Committed to ensuring seamless execution across site operations through strategic alignment and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead the multi-year Capital Expenditure (Capex) planning process, ensuring infrastructure and equipment investments align with long-term corporate strategy and site production goals.
Oversee the total Capex budget, including forecasting, cash flow analysis, and tracking variances to ensure large-scale projects remain financially viable and transparent.
Act as the primary liaison between Finance, Engineering, Global Supply Chain, and Site Operations to prioritize projects based on urgency, ROI, and risk.
Monitor the health of the capital portfolio from initial business case and conceptual design through to execution, commissioning, and final asset capitalization.
Ensure site resources, labor, and space are properly allocated to support capital projects without disrupting ongoing manufacturing or GMP schedules.
Identify and manage systemic risks within the capital plan, including supply chain lead times for specialized equipment and regulatory compliance hurdles.
Provide data-driven insights and scenario modeling to senior leadership to facilitate high-stakes decisions on facility expansions and technology upgrades.