Head of CAPEX (Site Capital Projects Director)

Lonza • Vacaville, CA

77d • $179,000 - $305,000

About The Position

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of. Join our Vacaville site as the Head of Capex (Site Capital Projects Director), where you'll lead the planning and execution of site capital projects, manage a high-performing team, and drive strategic infrastructure development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Process, Mechanical, or Civil) or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in CapEx and project management within pharmaceutical facility design.
• Proven leadership in managing large-scale capital projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to assess project portfolios and drive results.
• Professional Project Management certification (PMI or equivalent) preferred.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and navigating complex organizational structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's capital budget planning and execution (~$20-30M annually).
• Manage the capital projects portfolio and oversee delivery to cost, time, and quality standards.
• Supervise a team of Project Engineers and support staff, fostering growth and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with global capital standards and controls.
• Collaborate with site leadership, global engineering, and finance to align project goals.
• Contribute to the Site Master Plan and Engineering Strategy.
• Champion safety and EHS standards across all project phases.
• Support asset management and financial controls.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• 401k plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Performance-related bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees