Associate Director, Engineering Projects

The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon (USA). Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

You will lead high-impact capital projects in a regulated manufacturing environment, driving innovation and operational excellence at our Bend site while contributing to life-changing therapies.

This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

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.

At our Bend, OR site, you will lead and deliver capital projects from concept through commissioning and qualification. You will manage project portfolios, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution aligned with business goals.

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities to lead high-impact capital projects
• Career growth within a global organization
• Access to Lonza’s global benefits (Learn more: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits)

• Lead capital projects up to ~$10M from concept through commissioning and qualification
• Manage and develop engineers, project managers, and external partners
• Oversee project scope, timelines, budgets, and risks across a portfolio
• Ensure compliance with cGMP standards, safety requirements, and best practices
• Drive structured project reviews, including design and safety risk assessments
• Coordinate design, procurement, construction, and project handover to operations
• Communicate progress, risks, and performance clearly to stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
• Experience managing capital projects in a regulated environment
• Knowledge of construction management and project delivery practices
• Experience working in GMP-regulated industries such as biotech or pharmaceuticals
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external partners
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values—Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity—reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives—and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. Lonza is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences and make a real impact? Apply now.