Project Initiation Lead
We are seeking a driven Project Initiation Lead to support the Global Engineering Capital Projects for Lonza in Slough, UK. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families if needed.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide leadership and deliver capital investment projects from initiation through to beneficial use.
* Lead cross-functional teams and serve as the single point of contact for project initiation activities in the Global Engineering team.
* Ensure projects are set up to align with and deliver the Global Engineering Front-end initiation process.
* Keep control of project costs, scope, deliverables, and schedule.
* Address critical issues and implement appropriate mitigations for risks affecting project delivery.
* Screen incoming business ideas/request at all stages and develop an appropriate project execution strategy.
Requirements:
* Master's degree in Engineering (process, pharmaceutical, biochemical engineering or equivalent) or long-time and in-depth project management or operational experience in multiple international environments.
* Leadership/management of large capital projects (>200mCHF) in chemical, biochemical, pharmaceutical industries, GMP facility with experience and expertise in the field of site/facility/process and utility functionality, setup, and layout.
* Knowledge of current technology in the field of building, building technology, drug substance processes, automation (IT/OT/MES) technologies.
* Experience of Target Value Design principles and application would be an advantage.
* Facility design for small-scale GMP clinical manufacturing, AD/PD, and R&D Labs, process modelling, HVAC design, personnel and material flows, waste management, ATEX, design and handling of low OEL products, clean utilities (WFI, purified water, autoclaves), black utilities, process gases storage & distribution.
* Expert knowledge of CDM regulations and construction management skills.
* Expert knowledge of Environmental and Sustainability practices applicable to design of pharmaceutical facilities.
* Pharmaceutical industry standards, good practices, and quality requirements.
* Proven understanding of MHRA, FDA, and EU Regulations.