Lonza
ProgramManager
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“Program Manager at Lonza. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management. Manage projects. Ensure relationships are built”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver project/program according to expected quality, timelines and cost; Deliver on all scope objectives with the highest level of quality; Achieve goals
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree, Project Management or Program Management experience required, Must be able to build consensus between customer and internal Lonza teams, Must be able to "influence without authority" to achieve goals, and manage competing interests between various stakeholders in projects
Nice to Have
degree in related Life Sciences or STEM discipline, PMP preferred, prior experience at CDMO within Life Science/Pharmaceuticalsiotech/Medical Device industries, contract manufacturing environment experience in other industries, Technical understanding of mammalian cell culture manufacturing is ideal, Prior experience within Biologics and Mammalian Cell Culture projects in research or academic setting is helpful
What You'll Do.
Ensure relationships are built
Deliver project/program according to expected quality
Be the interface between Customer and Lonza
Ensure execution and delivery according to expectations
Understand Customer's needs
Represent Customer's interests
Act as Customer's advocate on-site
Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams
Deliver on all scope objectives
Ensure adherence to Global Program and Project Center of Excellence (PPM CoE) Standards
Maintain data integrity excellence in Planview
Translate strategic vision into actionable objectives and plans
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration; Passion for customer focus with a true “Customer Comes First” mindset; Constantly seeks opportunities to improve performance through partnership and collaboration; Build consensus between customer and internal Lonza teams; Influence without authority to achieve goals; Manage competing interests between various stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Program Management, Project Management, Global Program and Project Center of Excellence (PPM CoE) Standards
Full Job Description
**_Program Manager_** ### ****Location.******The actual location of this job is in Portsmouth, NH.** This role is primarily based on site. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. We offer flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time. Requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis, in line with business needs. The Program Manager is responsible for Managing projects which requires a unique set of skills that are consolidated into the role of Program Manager (PM). This crucial position sits at the center of a triangle made up between Lonza, our Customers and their Patients. You will therefore be responsible for ensuring relationships are built and that the project/program is delivered according to the expected quality, timelines and cost. ## ****What you will get:**** * An agile career and dynamic working culture. * An inclusive and ethical workplace. * Compensation programs that recognize high performance. * Medical, dental and vision insurance. * And much more. ### ## ****What you will do:**** * Be the interface between the Customer and Lonza to ensure execution and delivery according to Lonza and the Customer’s expectations * Understand the Customer’s needs and represent their interests by acting as their advocate on-site * Fully accountable for all operational aspects in leading and motivating cross-functional project teams to deliver on all scope objectives with the highest level of quality * Ensure adherence to Global Program and Project Center of Excellence (PPM CoE) Standards, including maintenance of data integrity excellence in Planview * Passionate about customer focus with a true “Customer Comes First” mindset and constantly seeks opportunities to improve performance through partnership and collaboration. * Able to translate the strategic vision for the project into actionable objectives and plans that are a
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