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. We are looking for an experienced Operations Engineering Lead to act as a business representative for the engineering functions. This pivotal role will oversee Utilities and Asset Maintenance, driving the successful establishment and the implementation for a proposed new site in Reading.
Reporting directly to the Operations Leader, you will serve as the key business representative in reviewing the design and approving for facility start up. You will lead the development of service and maintenance strategies, create operating manuals, and build technician training programs. You will also challenge existing engineering standards, manage asset transitions between facilities, and deliver a robust operational readiness plan for the engineering function.Utility systems (HVAC, process water, clean gases) for pharma, biopharma, or medical device manufacturing environments.
Act as the primary interface between engineering end-users and the project team, ensuring seamless communication and alignment.
Provide essential end-user input and consultation across all project phases from design through operational deployment.
Successfully implement the Business Readiness Programme within the project, ensuring operational preparedness at debut.
Conduct and contribute to safety, process, and technical risk assessments to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
Drive alignment and engagement of the engineering team with the Business Readiness and Organisational Efficiency programmes.
Partner with the HR team to support the engineering related elements of the Change Management Programme.
An engineering degree or equivalent experience.
Experience in utility systems ( HVAC, process water, clean gases) for pharma/biopharma/medical device manufacturing facilities.
Experience of operating maintenance functions within a pharma/biopharma/medical device manufacturing environment.
Proven track record of leading multiple complex initiatives simultaneously to successful completion as a change leader within Engineering.
Experience building and managing diverse teams to improve global competitiveness and fuel innovation.
Proven track record of planning and delivering projects and programmes to agreed timescales and being results-focused
How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves.