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Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents.
We work in science, but 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.
Job Description
The Director, Project Delivery Lead (m/f/d) is assigned to one or multiple specific growth investment projects within our Global Engineering Department.
Key responsibilities include:
Project Planning and Execution
- Responsible for delivering CAPEX SM-project goals in terms of cost, time, functionality, safety and according to client expectations.
- Creating and implementing project plans that meet the project's objectives through the Engineering, Design, Construction, Commissioning and Qualification phases.
Project Leadership
- Establishing project charters including scope of work, goals and deliverables with the relevant project sponsor / E2E Lead.
- Ensuring the project meets required safety and quality standards according to internal procedures and specifications as well as health authority requirements.
Team Management
- Clarifying roles and responsibilities within the project organization and developing full-scale project plans and associated communication documents.
- Establishing the project team/ structure necessary to reach the project goals and ensuring appropriate coaching/development/performance feedback to all direct reports.
Communication and Reporting
- Securing optimal flow of information within project organization and at interfaces with project Sponsor /E2E Lead/Project steering committee.
- Creating, executing and updating project work plans as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Reporting regularly in writing, including project progress reports, to ensure the project is on track and identify any potential issues.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensuring that the project complies with all relevant regulations and legal requirements.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Degree or equivalent in Engineering or related science discipline with at least 10+ years of relevant experience in CAPEX API projects.
* Deep knowledge in Project Management, Strategy and Execution incl. controlling and benchmarking.
* Deep knowledge of Chemical and/or Biotech/Pharma industry API manufacturing projects.
* High motivation, highly independent workstyle, driven personality, decisiveness.
* Challenging the status quo and looking for opportunities to make improvements.
* Leadership experience for cross functional matrix teams (10+ people).
* Fluent English is a must and German a big advantage.