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Lonza Group Ltd.

Director, Project Delivery

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$185 - $309/hr

Director, Project Delivery Location: Vacaville, California Lead high-impact capital investment projects in a world-class life sciences manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to ...

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Lonza

Director, Project Delivery

Vacaville, CA

$185K - $308K/yr

Director, Project Delivery Location: Vacaville, California Lead high-impact capital investment projects in a world-class life sciences manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to ...

Lonza

Director, Project Delivery

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$185K - $308K/yr

Director, Project Delivery Location: Vacaville, California Lead high-impact capital investment projects in a world-class life sciences manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to ...

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What is the difference between Director Project Delivery vs Project Manager?

AspectDirector Project DeliveryProject Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple projects, strategic planning, and department leadershipManages individual projects, coordinates teams, and ensures project completion
CertificationsPMP, PgMP, or similar senior certifications often preferredPMP or CAPM commonly required
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level, strategic focus, often in large organizationsOperational, team-focused, project-specific
ScopeBroad, organizational or departmentalSpecific, project-based

The main difference is that a Director Project Delivery focuses on strategic oversight and managing multiple projects or programs at an organizational level, while a Project Manager handles the day-to-day management of individual projects. Both roles require project management certifications, but the Director role involves higher-level planning and leadership responsibilities.

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Director, Project Delivery

Lonza Group Ltd.

Vacaville, CA • On-site

$185 - $309/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 hours ago

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Job description

Director, Project Delivery Location: Vacaville, California

Lead high-impact capital investment projects in a world-class life sciences manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to drive complex engineering projects from concept to completion while contributing to the delivery of therapies that improve lives.

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.

What you will get

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $185,250 – $308,750.

In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

  • Performance-related bonus
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching plan
  • Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Paid Time Off

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do
  • Lead and deliver CAPEX investment projects (50-150mUSD) end-to-end across engineering, design, construction, commissioning, and qualification phases
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure delivery on time and within scope
  • Drive collaboration across cross-functional teams including validation, facilities, operations, and external partners
  • Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards (HSE and health authority requirements)
  • Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
  • Monitor progress and provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders, including Steering Committees
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and engineering partners
What we are looking for
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related scientific discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, etc.)
  • Extensive experience in project engineering and project management within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • GMP experience in large scale biological drug substance a plus.
  • Proven experience in leading - from execution strategy, contracting, selection, management to close out - engineering and construction services for schedule driven projects.
  • Strong technical knowledge across engineering disciplines (process, utilities, automation, instrumentation, and civil engineering)
  • Proven ability to manage capital projects, including cost control and scheduling.
  • Brownfield experience with tight shutdown construction windows a plus.
  • Experience designing compliant, cost-effective manufacturing facilities
  • Experience with modern CQV approaches and regulatory expectations
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and across cross-functional teams
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.

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