Associate Director, Project Management at Lonza Inc. in Vacaville, California

Job Description:

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.

Join Lonza as our Associate Director, Project Management, and be part of a hard-working team dedicated to advancing life sciences. This opportunity is based in Vacaville, CA, where you will play a pivotal role in managing our Site Project Portfolio. Your contributions will be instrumental in defining, prioritizing, and monitoring both Global and Local internal projects. At Lonza, we are committed to growth and innovation, and we seek individuals who share our ambitious vision for the future.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the Site Project Portfolio, supporting the definition, prioritization, and monitoring of projects.


• Embed and improve PMO processes and tools within the site.


• Co-define and improve existing PMO standards with other PMO Site Leads across the Biologics network.


• Support and deliver Project Management training.


• Mentor Project Managers and Sponsors in Project Management.


• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and lead strategic planning for the site.


• Establish, monitor, and analyze important metrics to measure the efficiency of our strategy and promote continuous improvement.


• Maintain and optimize the site governance model, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and integration points.


• Conduct detailed data analyses to inform strategic decisions.


• Identify areas for improvement and recommend data-driven course corrections.


• Facilitate cross-functional monthly operational reviews.


• Prepare and present strategic reports to senior management and collaborating partners.


• Act as a positive change agent, enabling successful adoption of new concepts and standard methodologies.


• Ensure clear communication of strategy, vision, and site governance.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.


• Proven experience in project management within a life sciences environment.


• Strong leadership and ability to plan effectively.


• Outstanding ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.


• Ability to mentor and train team members effectively.


• Strong understanding of developing and monitoring critical metrics.


• Familiarity with PMO standards and processes.

The full-time base annual salary for this position is $175,500-$204,750. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and job-related knowledge. Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including performance-related bonus, medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.

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.