Global Leader in Life Sciences Sought for Program Management Role
About Us
Lonza is a multinational corporation operating across three continents, driving innovation and excellence in life sciences.
We believe that talented individuals working together can create groundbreaking ideas that benefit businesses and people worldwide. In return, we empower our employees to take ownership of their careers and make meaningful contributions.
About the Role
The Program Manager will oversee cross-disciplinary and cross-functional innovation teams and projects within Research and Development (R&D).
This role involves:
* Developing project timelines, milestones, and success criteria with project leads;
* Managing activities, monitoring budget spend, risk, and issues;
* Delivering output, reporting, and escalating any deviations from the plan;
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with Project Leads to develop and manage project scope, budgets, and deliverables, understanding risks;
* Maintain accurate live project information and status through regular team meetings, which the Program Manager chairs;
* Prioritize and manage multiple work packages with overlapping deadlines;
* Support and motivate multi-disciplinary project teams, keeping team members accountable and informed;
* Conduct Team Meetings with internal and external stakeholders to ensure work aligns with the Project Plan;
* Work with Project leads and senior management to secure required resources and capacity commitments, obtaining buy-in from relevant stakeholders;
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology required; Ph.D. preferred;
* Previous experience in Project/program Management, ideally in pharmaceutical or CMO industries;
* Proven knowledge of technical, commercial, and organizational issues impacting project strategy and planning;
* Able to analyze and solve complex problems without routine solutions;
* Excellent communication and leadership skills;
* Fluency in English required;
About Lonza
Lonza operates with integrity and respect for its people and environment. We strive to achieve business results while upholding ethical standards.
Careers at Lonza offer the satisfaction of improving lives globally and making a meaningful difference. If you're passionate about solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences, join us.