Lonza
life sciences
PrincipalProgramManager
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“Principal Program Manager at Lonza. Skills: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Operational Excellence. Lead complex customer programs from development through commercialization. Act as the primary interface between customers and Lonza”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards; deliver quality, timeline, and financial objectives; KPI tracking
Industry & Context.
problem-solving mindset; ability to manage risk and complexity
Relocation assistance is available
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related advanced degree, Extensive experience managing complex programs in biotech, pharma, or CDMO environments, leadership skills with the ability to influence without direct authority, Proven experience managing customer relationships and program financials, Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage risk and complexity, Experience in New Product Introduction, including transitioning products from clinical development through commercialization
Nice to Have
PMP or equivalent project management certification
What You'll Do.
Lead complex customer programs from development through commercialization
Act as the primary interface between customers and Lonza
Drive cross-functional teams to deliver quality
and financial objectives
Manage program financials
including forecasting
and revenue recognition
Ensure compliance with PPM CoE standards
Proactively identify risks
and escalate when required
Contribute to strategic initiatives
including KPI tracking and continuous improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Act as a trusted customer partner; driving operational excellence across a highly matrixed organization; close collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; Act as the primary interface between customers and Lonza across the program lifecycle; Drive cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Process & Methodology
managing complex programs, program financials, PMP or equivalent project management certification, manage risk and complexity, New Product Introduction
Full Job Description
**Houston, TX** The actual location of this job is in Houston, US. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. We work every day to help our customers bring life-saving therapies to market. As a Principal Program Manager, you will play a key role connecting Lonza, our customers, and patients. You will lead complex, late-phase and commercial programs, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. You will act as a trusted customer partner while driving operational excellence across a highly matrixed organization. This is a site-based role that enables close collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. **What you will get** * An agile career in a fast-growing, global life sciences organization * A collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture * Opportunities to lead high-impact, customer-facing programs * Competitive pay and performance-based rewards * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * Career progression and leadership development opportunities * Access to our full benefits package: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits **What you will do** * Lead complex customer programs from development through commercialization * Act as the primary interface between customers and Lonza across the program lifecycle * Drive cross-functional teams to deliver quality, timeline, and financial objectives * Manage program financials, including forecasting, invoicing, and revenue recognition * Ensure compliance with PPM CoE standards and maintain accurate Planview data * Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and escalate when required * Contribute to strategic initiatives, including KPI tracking and continuous improvement **What we are looking for** * Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred * Extensive experience managing complex programs in biotech, pharma, or
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