Director, Project Delivery

Lonza•Vacaville, CA

1d•$185,250 - $308,750•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Project Delivery leads high-impact capital investment projects in a life sciences manufacturing environment, driving complex engineering projects from concept through completion. This is a fully site-based role in Vacaville, California, where in-person collaboration supports the technical precision required to manufacture medicines to high quality and safety standards. The role leads CAPEX projects valued at $50–150 million across engineering, design, construction, commissioning, and qualification. The Director manages project budgets, schedules, and resources; coordinates cross-functional teams and external partners; ensures safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; identifies and mitigates risks; reports progress to senior stakeholders and Steering Committees; and maintains relationships with vendors, contractors, and engineering partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline, such as Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.
Extensive experience in project engineering and project management within the pharmaceutical industry.
Proven experience leading engineering and construction services for schedule-driven projects, from execution strategy and contracting through selection, management, and closeout.
Strong technical knowledge across engineering disciplines, including process, utilities, automation, instrumentation, and civil engineering.
Proven ability to manage capital projects, including cost control and scheduling.
Experience designing compliant, cost-effective manufacturing facilities.
Experience with modern CQV approaches and regulatory expectations.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work independently and across cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

GMP experience in large-scale biological drug substance manufacturing.
Brownfield experience involving tight shutdown construction windows.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver CAPEX investment projects valued at $50–150 million from end to end, spanning engineering, design, construction, commissioning, and qualification.
Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure delivery on time and within scope.
Drive collaboration across validation, facilities, operations, and external partner teams.
Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards, including HSE and health authority requirements.
Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
Monitor project progress and provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders, including Steering Committees.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and engineering partners.