Senior Manager, Project Delivery AMER-Clean Utilities
Lonza
Summary
As a Senior Manager, Project Delivery, Clean Utilities, you will be responsible for the design, delivery, operation, and handover of clean utility systems supporting capital investment (CAPEX) projects within US Integrated Biologics. This role is critical to ensuring that clean and qualified utility systems are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with Lonza standards and global GMP requirements.
Job description
What you will do
- Lead clean utility systems through all project phases, including design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
- Serve as the technical expert for WFI, Clean Steam, Process Gases, and CIP/SIP systems.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
- Coordinate internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders to ensure successful execution.
- Review and approve engineering documentation, drawings, specifications, and procurement packages.
- Support equipment testing, startup activities, FATs, SATs, and operational readiness.
- Ensure compliance with Lonza standards, GMP requirements, engineering best practices, and EHS expectations.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience delivering engineering projects in regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences environments.
- Strong experience with clean utility systems, including WFI, Clean Steam, Process Gases, and CIP/SIP.
- Knowledge of GMP regulations and industry standards such as ISPE, ASME, and CFR requirements.
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, contractors, and technical deliverables.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience delivering engineering projects in regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences environments.
- Strong experience with clean utility systems, including WFI, Clean Steam, Process Gases, and CIP/SIP.
- Knowledge of GMP regulations and industry standards such as ISPE, ASME, and CFR requirements.
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, contractors, and technical deliverables.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits
- Development programs
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.