Director Program Management

Vor 3 Tagen

Visp, Schweiz Lonza Vollzeit

Switzerland, VispToday, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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.

Lonza in Visp is undergoing a massive transformation. With the carve-out of Arxada and the strong growth especially in Biologics the focus of the site is moving from Chemistry to Biotech. Moreover there is a constant challenge to increase efficiency following lean principles. The services and infrastructure provided by the Shared Infrastructure teams need to be regularly reviewed to ensure they are fit for purpose, addressing the requirements of the Divisions in line with benchmarks and best practice.

The Director Program Management & Lean Excellence (m/w/d) is responsible to define and implement dedicated programs on site, hands-on from start to finish. In this role the incumbent will manage senior stakeholders up to EC level, lead the project team and ensure successful implementation of program goals and realization of expected benefits. As an expert in Lean, the Director Program Management & Lean Excellence will also be responsible to further embed lean principles in the ways of working of the organization.

Key responsibilities:

- Define priorities and improvements together with EC representatives and the Site Leadership Team Visp.
- Assure alignment on overall project/ program objectives across stakeholders in various functions and across various levels.
- Deliver projects and programs to drive Shared Infrastructure (SI) improvements, in line with business needs.
- Assure alignment and drive synergies with local programs & initiatives.
- Establish Lean standards and embed them across the SI organization acting as coach and sparring partner.
- Connect with external peers in industry to derive benchmarks and best practices.
- Lead a team of SI Excellence experts on various levels.

Key requirements:

- Higher Degree in Business Administration / Engineering or Finance
- Fluent in both German and English (mandatory)
- A minimum of 10-year experience in the field of Project/ Program Management
- A minimum of 5-year experience in the field of Lean/ Operational Excellence (at least at Green Belt level)
- Track record in execution of complex transformation projects in similar fast-paced environments
- Can-Do attitude and hands-on approach to make change happen on the ground in close connection with the organization
- Strong analytical skills, business acumen and political savviness
- Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
- Demonstrated strong communication skills across multiple levels of a multinational organization

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.

**Reference: R54627**:

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