Associate Director, Project Delivery UK (m/w/d)
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 depending on role and location
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. Our greatest strength is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses and improve lives. We empower our employees to own their careers and contribute innovative solutions to the world.
We are actively seeking a driven Associate Director, Project Delivery UK, to lead investment projects in the North Lincolnshire area. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates, and the position requires onsite presence.
The Associate Director, Project Delivery UK, is responsible for planning, managing, and executing investment projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
What you'll do:
- Ensure compliance with all safety policies, rules, and regulations
- Manage the technical aspects of CAPEX projects according to scope, budget, and schedule
- Create and implement engineering and project plans across all project phases
- Coordinate and lead project teams for efficient collaboration
- Monitor project progress and address potential issues proactively
- Manage relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure quality and timeliness
- Develop and communicate technical standards to ensure adherence to Lonza's standards
- Resolve complex technical problems during project execution
- Ensure all technical aspects meet regulatory requirements, including GMP and industry standards
What we're looking for:
- Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or related sciences
- Experience in project engineering and management within chemical, biochemical, or pharmaceutical industries, with international exposure
- Technical knowledge across engineering disciplines relevant to pharmaceutical manufacturing, including utilities, process, automation, instrumentation, and civil engineering
- Proven experience in cost control and scheduling for investment projects
- Experience in facility design for compliant and cost-effective plants
- Knowledge of CQV approaches to minimize transition time from construction to production while maintaining compliance
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
At Lonza, we value diversity and inclusion, recognizing the benefits of different perspectives and contributions. We are committed to ethical practices and environmental responsibility, striving to make a positive impact worldwide.