Program Director

vor 4 Wochen

Visp, Schweiz Lonza Vollzeit
Lead Complex Projects and Drive Business Growth

Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. Our success is built on talented people working together to devise innovative solutions that help businesses improve people's lives. We offer a dynamic environment where our people can own their careers and genuinely make a meaningful difference.

We are currently seeking a (Senior) Program Manager for our Mammalian, Bioconjugates, and Microbial Business Units. In this role, you will be the key interface between Sales and Operations to deliver and execute customer contracts. You will be an advisor throughout the project lifecycle, proposing optimal solutions to successfully deliver drugs to patients alongside project teams.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive the complete life cycle of all projects, including tech transfer and GMP production, with a large and complex portfolio from contract signing to delivery.
  • Manage a team of experts in a matrix organization and drive successful delivery in terms of quality, costs, and time.
  • Act as a single point of contact for the customer and function as the customer advocate on-site.
  • Drive communication within Lonza and between Lonza and the customer regarding risks and issues, proactively managing resolutions.
  • Control Project scope and, in conjunction with the Proposals Team, prepare amendments and/or scope changes. In conjunction with Sales/Commercial Development, provide input into mid-long term program strategies.
  • Coach and mentor other team members.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree with a technical background (chemistry, biology, biotechnology, or similar), PhD preferred.
  • Previous work experience in Project Management, ideally in the pharmaceutical or CMO industry.
  • Proven knowledge of technical, commercial, and organizational issues that impact project strategy and planning.
  • Successfully managed programs over several years in a relevant business environment.
  • Able to analyze and solve complex problems that do not have routine solutions.
  • Great communication and leadership skills.
  • Fluency in English is required, German is a plus.

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