Senior Director, Head of Facilities and Engineering

Lonza • Vacaville, CA

13d • $213,000 - $363,000

About The Position

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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. Ready to step into a key position at Lonza AG, a top player in life sciences globally? As the Head of Facilities and Engineering in Vacaville, CA, you will be essential in maintaining excellent facilities and engineering services. This role is crucial for steering our site strategy and delivering flawless results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability providing technical project process engineering support to bio/pharm facilities.
• Extensive experience providing Engineering/Maintenance assistance to a licensed bio/pharm facility.
• Proven track record in managing professional and technical staff and driving adherence to GMP.
• Experience with company financial systems, regulatory requirements, and collaborating with external build and construction contractors.
• Business proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Maintenance and Calibration, Facilities and IFM, Utilities, Reliability, CAPEX Engineering and Projects, Cleaning Validation, CQV/CSV, and Automation/OT.
• Implement and manage multiple capital projects, including responsibility for capital budgets and tracking and monitoring of all operating budgets.
• Guarantee that all engineering assignments adhere to Lonza procedures, standards, and cGMP guidelines, talking to colleagues at other sites to exchange knowledge.
• Share perspectives on long-term growth and change targets, talking to customers to address issues or drive improvements.
• Lead and manage the engineering and facilities department, ensuring issues are prioritized, delegated, and resolved.
• Drive improvement activities and manage Department and Site Key Process Indicators through the Lonza Business Management System (LBMS).
• Establish objectives for the department and all assigned staff, providing direction and feedback throughout the year.

Benefits

• As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract the best candidates.
• Full-time employees are eligible to receive a performance-related bonus, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees