(Senior) Program Manager
Lonza
Visp, Switzerland
In this role, you will be the Key interface between Sales and Operations in order to deliver and execute customer contracts. You are an advisor along the whole life cycle and will propose the optimal package to successfully deliver the drug to the patients together with the project team.
Key responsibilities:
- Drive the complete life-cycle of all projects (including tech transfer and GMP production) with a large and complex portfolio from signing of the contract to delivery
- Lead a team of experts in a matrix organization and drive the successful delivery in terms of quality, costs and time
- Acts 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 in conjunction with Proposals Team, prepare amendments and/or scope changes. Together with Sales/Commercial Development, provide input into mid-long term program strategies
- Coaches and mentors other team members
Key requirements:
- Bachelors- or "Master’s Degree or equivalent experience" 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 handled programs over several years in relevant business environment
- Able to analyze and solve complex problems that do not have routine solutions
- Have great communication- and leadership skills
- English proficiency is necessary, fluency in German would be beneficial
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