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Director, Project Delivery UK (m/w/d)

Lonza
Slough
1 week ago
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  • An agile career and dynamic working culture
  • An inclusive and ethical workplace
  • Compensation programs that recognize high performance
  • A variety of benefits dependant on role and location

United Kingdom, Slough

What You’ll Get

  • An agile career and dynamic working culture
  • An inclusive and ethical workplace
  • Compensation programs that recognize high performance
  • A variety of benefits dependant on role and location

The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits .

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.

We are actively looking for a driven Director Project Delivery lead investment projects in Thames Valley Park/Reading. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

The Director, Project Delivery UK is assigned to one or multiple specific 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.

What You’ll Do

  • Ensure the compliance with all pertinent safety policies, rules and regulations
  • Execute the technical part of the CAPEX project according to budget, scope and on-time deliverables
  • Responsible for creating and implementing engineering part / project plans that will meet the project's objectives through the Engineering, Design, Construction, Commissioning and Qualification phases
  • Responsible for coordinating and managing the Engineering / work of project teams to ensure that everyone is working together efficiently
  • Regularly monitor the engineering part /project's progress to ensure that it's on track and identify any potential issues
  • Ensure that the project complies with all relevant regulations and legal requirements
  • Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure they provide high-quality work and meet project timelines
  • Ensure that Lonza technical standards are effectively communicated and understood through the development of a project technical standard
  • Solve complex technical problems that arise during the project. This requires a deep understanding of the technical aspects of the project, as well as
  • Ensuring that all technical aspects of the project meet regulatory requirements, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and other industry standards.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and issues to the project team, stakeholders, and senior management.

What We’re Looking For

  • Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or related science discipline
  • Experience in project engineering and project management for biologics pharmaceutical industries with international experience.
  • Technical knowledge of the Various Engineering Disciplines in the Pharmaceutical environment, both on clean and black utilities, process, automation, Instrumentation and Civil Engineering.
  • 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.
  • Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficient in English.

Why Lonza ?

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Inclusion is one of Lonza’s four core values, alongside integrity, innovation, and initiative. We understand the value of our differences and the benefits they bring to our company, community, and culture. We also recognize the value of every person’s contribution, regardless of characteristics, preferences, and beliefs – including race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and religion.

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  • Job functionInformation Technology
  • IndustriesPharmaceutical Manufacturing

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