Lonza
Director, Global Engineering Automation Lead - Americas
Location: United States, Portsmouth (New Hampshire) (Remote candidates may be considered; alternate site: Walkersville, MD).
The Director, Global Engineering Automation will be responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership to successfully deliver large scale Capital projects in the Americas region, ensuring all projects are adequately staffed and directed to achieve adherence to schedule, budgets, standards and practices. This person serves as a regional and global source of knowledge and solutions. The Director works to guide automation aspects of engineering anywhere from Ideation to Decommissioning, collaborating with cross functional teams consisting of Internal Lonza customers and External partners to achieve consistent results, both regionally and globally.
What You Will Get Full-time base annual salary is expected to range between $155,000 - $238,000. In addition, the following benefits are offered:
Performance‑related bonus
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) matching plan
Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
15 PTO days (Paid Time Off)
Learning and career growth opportunities
Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience and relevant knowledge.
What You Will Do
Guide regional local Automation & MES teams to execute the automation aspects of projects on time, in scope and on budget
Lead and coordinate within cross‑functional teams consisting of Internal Lonza customers such as Capital Engineering Project Management, Site Operations, Validation and Quality Assurance to properly identify design needs of multiple simultaneous projects of varying size
Lead, manage and support the development of global automation team members
Develop and maintain strong relationships (master service agreements) with technology suppliers and third‑party contractors; balance out delivery risks and cost efficiency
Create, share and enforce a global strategy for the standardization of systems for Automation & MES throughout Lonza in collaboration with Global Engineering Platforms
Drive innovation within automation and MES to achieve improvements to plant operations, throughput and compliance
Coordinate with other Lonza Centers of Excellence to employ best solutions for all projects
What We Are Looking For
Bachelor’s Degree required – BS in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience. Master’s Degree preferred.
10+ years’ experience with design and operation of API/Biopharmaceutical and small‑molecule facilities, both manufacturing and support systems (cGMP manufacturing, pilot plant & laboratories).
10+ years of experience with and technical strength in process control systems including PCS (DeltaV), PLC’s, EBR and MES (Syncade) systems.
8+ years of experience in project organization, management and coordination associated with the execution of capital projects in an industrial environment.
Experience with near / offshoring.
Experience with integrations of Automation systems to higher level Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Syncade and SAP respectively.
Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills, particularly in stressful situations. Ability to influence key/senior stakeholders.
Demonstrated understanding of how to accomplish key goal(s) and milestones in different cultures. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to travel up to 30 % as required by the role. Valid passport required.
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.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now. Reference: R71712
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The Director, Global Engineering Automation will be responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership to successfully deliver large scale Capital projects in the Americas region, ensuring all projects are adequately staffed and directed to achieve adherence to schedule, budgets, standards and practices. This person serves as a regional and global source of knowledge and solutions. The Director works to guide automation aspects of engineering anywhere from Ideation to Decommissioning, collaborating with cross functional teams consisting of Internal Lonza customers and External partners to achieve consistent results, both regionally and globally.
What You Will Get Full-time base annual salary is expected to range between $155,000 - $238,000. In addition, the following benefits are offered:
Performance‑related bonus
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) matching plan
Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
15 PTO days (Paid Time Off)
Learning and career growth opportunities
Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience and relevant knowledge.
What You Will Do
Guide regional local Automation & MES teams to execute the automation aspects of projects on time, in scope and on budget
Lead and coordinate within cross‑functional teams consisting of Internal Lonza customers such as Capital Engineering Project Management, Site Operations, Validation and Quality Assurance to properly identify design needs of multiple simultaneous projects of varying size
Lead, manage and support the development of global automation team members
Develop and maintain strong relationships (master service agreements) with technology suppliers and third‑party contractors; balance out delivery risks and cost efficiency
Create, share and enforce a global strategy for the standardization of systems for Automation & MES throughout Lonza in collaboration with Global Engineering Platforms
Drive innovation within automation and MES to achieve improvements to plant operations, throughput and compliance
Coordinate with other Lonza Centers of Excellence to employ best solutions for all projects
What We Are Looking For
Bachelor’s Degree required – BS in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience. Master’s Degree preferred.
10+ years’ experience with design and operation of API/Biopharmaceutical and small‑molecule facilities, both manufacturing and support systems (cGMP manufacturing, pilot plant & laboratories).
10+ years of experience with and technical strength in process control systems including PCS (DeltaV), PLC’s, EBR and MES (Syncade) systems.
8+ years of experience in project organization, management and coordination associated with the execution of capital projects in an industrial environment.
Experience with near / offshoring.
Experience with integrations of Automation systems to higher level Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Syncade and SAP respectively.
Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills, particularly in stressful situations. Ability to influence key/senior stakeholders.
Demonstrated understanding of how to accomplish key goal(s) and milestones in different cultures. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to travel up to 30 % as required by the role. Valid passport required.
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.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now. Reference: R71712
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