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Senior Director, Head of Facilities and EngineeringLonza • Houston, TX, US
Senior Director, Head of Facilities and Engineering

Senior Director, Head of Facilities and Engineering

Lonza • Houston, TX, US
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Site Engineering and Facilities Manager

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.

Reporting to the Site Head and serving as a member of the Site Leadership Team, this role is responsible for developing and executing site strategy, driving operational excellence, and delivering results. The incumbent leads the Engineering and Facilities Services department, overseeing approximately 150 colleagues across the following functional areas :

  • Manufacturing Engineering (Project Engineering, Plant Engineering, Suite Maintenance)
  • Instrumentation and Controls (Controls Engineering, MES Support, Infrastructure & Networks, Calibration)
  • Utilities and HVAC Operations & Maintenance
  • Buildings and Grounds Maintenance
  • Electrical Maintenance
  • Security

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage maintenance planning systems and capital project execution, including oversight of capital budgets and operating expenses. Serve as the site CAPEX Manager and approve all Capital Authorization Requests (CARs).
  • Ensure engineering activities align with company policies, cGMP standards, and Good Engineering Practices. Promote harmonization across sites by sharing best practices.
  • Contribute to long-term strategic planning by anticipating future engineering needs and advising senior management on cost and schedule implications of engineering alternatives.
  • Collaborate with customers to assess process and product fit within existing systems and recommend modifications or improvements.
  • Provide strategic leadership to the Engineering and Facilities department, ensuring effective prioritization, delegation, and resolution of issues.
  • Develop and implement systems that support site goals, including maintenance programs, automation, drawing management, and project engineering.
  • Set departmental objectives, guide prioritization throughout the year, and provide performance feedback. Support employee development and career planning.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Key Requirements

    Experience & Expertise

  • 10+ years in technical process engineering support within bio / pharma facilities
  • 5+ years in engineering / maintenance support for licensed bio / pharma manufacturing
  • 8+ years managing professional and technical staff
  • 5+ years managing managers with performance accountability
  • 5+ years working with external design and construction contractors
  • 5+ years engaging with customers in a CMO business model
  • 5+ years navigating regulatory and GMP requirements for licensed bio / pharma operations
  • 2+ years working with financial systems and understanding accounting practices
  • Skills & Competencies

  • Proven track record in implementing systems that enhance efficiency and GMP compliance
  • Strong leadership and team management skills across diverse technical disciplines
  • Ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams
  • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement, including customer-facing interactions
  • Strategic thinking with a focus on long-term planning and continuous improvement
  • 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.

    Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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