Associate Director, Project Delivery Visp

Switzerland, Visp

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. 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.

We are hiring a Project Lead to be responsible for one or multiple specific Small Molecules (SM) medium/small investment projects.

Join our ambitious team and help deliver world-class engineering projects. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to innovative project delivery in Switzerland.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement project plans - As CAPEX Project Lead you will create and effectively implement project plans to achieve objectives across Engineering, Design, Construction, and Commissioning phases.
- Handle project budgets - Ensuring the project stays strictly within budget, you will lead any changes and manage financial resources effectively.
- Ensure safety, quality & compliance - You will strictly ensure that the project meets all required safety and quality standards according to internal procedures and health authority requirements.
- Coordinate project teams - You will coordinate, assign tasks, and manage the work of project teams to ensure everyone works together efficiently and flawlessly.
- Nurture and support the growth of talents - Establish clear career paths for each team member, encouraging an inclusive and collaborative environment.
- Monitor project progress - Regularly monitor project progress to ensure they’re on track, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Align with regulations - Ensure that all projects align with relevant regulations and legal requirements.
- Manage project risks - Identify potential risks and develop strategies to manage them effectively.
- Communicate on project progress, status, and any issues that may arise, including senior management, to ensure transparency and alignment.
- Coordinate project resources - Lead all aspects of coordinating project resources, including equipment, materials, and personnel to ensure efficient utilization.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors - Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors, ensuring they provide high-quality work and meet project timelines.

**Key requirements**:

- Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or a related field
- Proven experience in project engineering and project management within process, power, infrastructure industries, with a focus on pharmaceutical experience, ideally within small molecules
- Experience in engineering and cGMP Manufacturing, particularly in chemical and/or biological APIs
- Broad technical knowledge across various engineering fields in the pharmaceutical/infrastructure environment, including process, automation, mechanical & piping, and civil engineering
- Proven track record in cost control and scheduling related to investment projects
- Experience in engineering aspects of facility design to build a compliant but cost effective plant.
- Knowledge of modern commissioning approaches to minimize the time from construction completion to routine production while maintaining compliance
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Proficiency in English and German
- Effective influencing skills with the ability to communicate across varying levels and functions of the organization
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and coach direct reports and teams, with or without direct line responsibility
- Solid project management skills

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.

Inclusion is one of Lonza’s four core values, alongside integrity, innovation, and initiative. We understand the value of our differences and the benefits they bring to our company, community, and culture. We also recognize the value of every person’s contribution, regardless of characteristics, preferences, and beliefs - including race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and religion.

Reference: R62640