Senior Manager, Capex Project Delivery

Sr. Manager, Capex Project Delivery

Location: Bend, OR

The Senior Manager is assigned to one or multiple specific growth investment projects and is responsible for planning, managing and executing investment projects through the complete project pathway (on time, within budget, meeting required quality standards). The role provides leadership to the project team(s), builds and maintains relationships with vendors and contractors. This is an engineering discipline role. You will have cross-functional interaction with validation engineers, facility management, and operations; mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulations and legal requirements.

What you will get:  
 

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.

Our full list of global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do:

• Develop and execute project plans - The CAPEX Project Lead is responsible for creating and implementing project plans that will meet the project's objectives through the Engineering, Design, Construction, Commissioning and Qualification phases.
• Manage project budgets - The CAPEX Project Lead should ensure that the project stays within budget and manage any changes to the budget.
• Ensure safety, quality & compliance - The CAPEX Project Lead should ensure that the project meets the required safety and quality standards according to internal procedures and specifications as well as health authority requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulations - The CAPEX Project Lead should ensure that the project complies with all relevant regulations and legal requirements.
• Manage project risks - The CAPEX Project Lead should identify potential risks and develop strategies to manage them.
• Manage project resources - The CAPEX Project Lead is responsible for managing project resources, including equipment, materials, and personnel.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors - The CAPEX Project Lead should establish and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure they provide high-quality work and meet project timelines.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• Experience – 5+ years in project engineering and project management for chemical, API, biochemical, pharmaceutical or related industries experience.
• Broad technical knowledge of the Various Engineering Disciplines in the API Pharmaceutical environment, both on clean and black utilities, process, automation, Instrumentation and Civil Engineering.
• Task-oriented person who is very comfortable working towards set objectives and has a track record of achieving results in this regard.
• Proven experience in cost control and scheduling related to investment projects.
• Experience in engineering aspects of facility design to build a compliant but cost-effective plant.
• Knowledge of modern CQV approaches to minimize the time from construction completion to routine production while maintaining compliance.
• Good understanding of how the CDMO industry/business works.
• Able to travel as required for project-related engineering work. Valid Driver's license required.

About Lonza:

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 of 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. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.