Senior Manager, Project Delivery AMER-Clean Utilities

Location: Portsmouth, NH-Onsite

As a Senior Manager, Project Delivery, Clean Utilities, you will be responsible for the design, delivery, operation, and handover of clean utility systems supporting capital investment (CAPEX) projects within US Integrated Biologics. This role is critical to ensuring that clean and qualified utility systems are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with Lonza standards and global GMP requirements.

What you will get

Opportunity to lead critical engineering projects supporting the production of life-changing therapies.
Exposure to complex capital projects in a global biopharmaceutical organization.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, and quality.
Career growth opportunities within a leading life sciences company.
A culture focused on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
Competitive compensation, benefits, and development programs.
The chance to make a meaningful impact on patients around the world.

What you will do

Lead clean utility systems through all project phases, including design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
Serve as the technical expert for WFI, Clean Steam, Process Gases, and CIP/SIP systems.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
Coordinate internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders to ensure successful execution.
Review and approve engineering documentation, drawings, specifications, and procurement packages.
Support equipment testing, startup activities, FATs, SATs, and operational readiness.
Ensure compliance with Lonza standards, GMP requirements, engineering best practices, and EHS expectations.

What we are looking for

Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
Significant experience delivering engineering projects in regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences environments.
Strong experience with clean utility systems, including WFI, Clean Steam, Process Gases, and CIP/SIP.
Knowledge of GMP regulations and industry standards such as ISPE, ASME, and CFR requirements.
Experience managing project schedules, budgets, contractors, and technical deliverables.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

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. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.