End to End Project Lead
Lonza
Summary
Reporting to the E2E Program Lead, the End-to-End Project Lead for 11*12k / 8*25k 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.
Job description
What you will do
- Strategic Project Execution: Define scope and goals with stakeholders, ensuring projects align with market strategy and economic justification.
- Engineering Design & Delivery: Translate requirements into technical design inputs to meet cost, timeline, and functionality targets.
- PM Framework & Governance: Partner with sponsors to establish contractual frameworks and manage scope changes with Engineering leadership.
- Operational Excellence: Integrate project downtime into master schedules and drive cross-functional validation across CAPEX and procurement.
- Leadership & Development: Build high-performing project teams, offering mentorship and feedback to ensure delivery excellence.
- Communication & Mediation: Facilitate information flow between Global Engineering and steering committees, mediating technical or logistical hurdles.
- Regulatory & Compliance: Lead operational readiness and mitigation plans to ensure cGMP compliance and successful regulatory approval.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Engineering or Business Management. Master’s degree preferred.
- Demonstrated success in operational management, PMP Project Manager Certification, 6S and Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma green belt or black belt is preferred.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Engineering or Business Management
- Master’s degree preferred
- PMP Project Manager Certification preferred
- Lean Six Sigma green belt or black belt preferred
- 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing/operations role within pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or similar regulated industry
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Understanding of operational excellence and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Strong understanding of and proven experience with cGMP requirements for biologics manufacturing
Benefits
- Performance-related bonus
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Lonza is a pioneering global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and a world leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing services. Founded in 1897 in Switzerland, the company has evolved into the first and original CDMO, now operating as one of the largest Western CDMO networks with approximately 19,000 employees across more than 30 sites spanning five continents. Lonza specializes in transforming therapeutic discoveries into life-saving and life-enhancing treatments for patients worldwide. The company's comprehensive services span from early development to drug substance and drug product manufacturing, covering established and emerging technologies including mammalian biologics, small molecules, highly potent APIs, bioconjugates, mRNA, microbial products, and cell and gene therapies. With a focus on cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing, Lonza serves a diverse customer base ranging from emerging biotechs to global pharmaceutical companies, delivering integrated solutions throughout the entire treatment lifecycle.