End to End Project Lead

Lonza • Vacaville, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the E2E Program Lead, the End-to-End Project Lead for 1112k / 825k is responsible for planning, managing and delivering the design, construction, commissioning and validation of the existing asset modifications in order to build product-agnostic capabilities for the Vacaville site, ensuring all tech transfers and overall large, complex projects pertaining to the respective asset. The Asset E2E lead has the ownership of the cost, scope and schedule of the projects to achieve their business goals. In line with their strategic, technical and project management responsibilities, the E2E Lead leads all the project functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Engineering or Business Management.
• 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing /operations role within the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or a similar regulated industry.
• Data driven decision maker and problem solver, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of operational excellence, including continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Strong understanding of and proven experience with cGMP requirements for biologics manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• PMP Project Manager Certification, 6S and Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma green belt or black belt is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define scope and goals with stakeholders, ensuring projects align with market strategy and economic justification.
• Translate requirements into technical design inputs to meet cost, timeline, and functionality targets.
• Partner with sponsors to establish contractual frameworks and manage scope changes with Engineering leadership.
• Integrate project downtime into master schedules and drive cross-functional validation across CAPEX and procurement.
• Build high-performing project teams, offering mentorship and feedback to ensure delivery excellence.
• Facilitate information flow between Global Engineering and steering committees, mediating technical or logistical hurdles.
• Lead operational readiness and mitigation plans to ensure cGMP compliance and successful regulatory approval.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior