Lonza
life sciences
(Senior-)ProgramManager,AdvancedSynthesis
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“(Senior-) Program Manager, Advanced Synthesis at Lonza. Skills: Program Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Customer Relationship Management. Lead and deliver customer programs. Act as a trusted partner for customers”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness; Aligning with strategic business goals; Improve millions of lives
Industry & Context.
Smooth issue resolution
Relocation assistance is available
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related PhD is a plus, Experience in project or program management, understanding of technical, commercial, and organizational factors, Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex programs, Knowledge of GMP manufacturing and drug substance development, Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
Nice to Have
PhD is a plus, ideally in pharma or CDMO, Fluent in German is a plus
What You'll Do.
Lead and deliver customer programs
Act as a trusted partner for customers
Inspire and coordinate diverse
cross-functional teams
Drive program success by managing scope
Collaborate across functions to manage scope changes
Identify and address risks proactively
Mentor and support team members
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Inspire and coordinate diverse, cross-functional teams in a matrix environment; Collaborate across functions to manage scope changes; Work together to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Fostering transparent communication
Process & Methodology
Manage scope, timelines, and financials, Lead programs through full lifecycle, Manage scope changes
Full Job Description
The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. 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. 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 The Visp site in Switzerland is growing rapidly, driven by our Advanced Synthesis Business Platform, which includes Bioconjugates and Small Molecules. Our teams specialize in developing and manufacturing drug substances under GMP, helping bring innovative therapies to patients worldwide. We are hiring (Senior) Program Managers to join our Advanced Synthesis organization. In this role, you’ll be the main link between Lonza and our customers, leading cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle—from contract to GMP manufacturing and delivery. **What you will get:** * An agile career and a dynamic work culture * An inclusive and ethical workplace * Compensation programs that recognize high performance In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. The full list of our local tailored benefits can also be found below: * Benefits in Visp: **What you will do:** * **Lead and deliver** customer programs across their full lifecycle—from technology transfer to GMP manufacturing and project closure—ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness. * **Act as a trusted partner** and main point of contact for customers, fostering transparent communication and long-term collaboration. * **Inspire and coordinate** diverse, cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, promoting shared ownership and high performance. * **Drive program success**
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