**Global Leader in Life Sciences Seeks Senior Project Manager**
We are a global leader in life sciences, operating across three continents. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people.
The site in Visp, Switzerland is growing and we are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager for our Mammalian, Bioconjugates and Microbial (Drug Substance manufacturing) team. In this role, you will be the key interface between Sales and Operations to deliver and execute customer contracts.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive the complete life-cycle of all projects from signing of the contract to delivery
* Manage a team of experts in a matrix organization and drive the successful delivery in terms of quality, costs and time
* Act as single point of contact for the customer and function as the customer advocate on-site
* Drive the communication within Lonza as well as between Lonza and the customer in regards to risks and issues and proactively manage resolutions
* Control Project scope and prepare amendments and/or scope changes in conjunction with Proposals Team
* Coach and mentor other team members
Key Requirements:
* Bachelors- or Master's Degree with 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 relevant business environment
* Able to analyze and solve complex problems that do not have routine solutions
* Fluency in English is required, German is a plus
At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically. We offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world and making a meaningful difference.