(Senior) Program Manager (f/m/d)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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.

As a Program Manager in Lonza Porriño, you will have full responsibility and accountability for all operational and reporting aspects in leading a cross functional project team to deliver on all scope objectives on time, in full and with the highest level of quality. You will be the customers advocate within the Lonza network with the goal ofbringing the customer journey to the next level while fostering achievement of the Lonza Mammalian Business Unit operational, tactical and strategic goals.

Key responsibilities:

• 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.

• Use all PM Standard Work processes to effectively manage projects.

• 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 Customer satisfaction throughout the life of the program through collaborative relationship management with AM/Sales.

• Act as PMPeer during Onboarding of new individuals.

• Develop and share best practices in PM tools and methodologies at local level.

• Ensure adherence to Global Program and Project Center of Excellence (PPM CoE) Standards, including maintenance of data integrity excellence in Planview.

Key requirements:

• Spanish and English (business fluent).

• Bachelor in Life Sciences (Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred).

• Must have previous relevant experience in project/program management.

• Must have technical competency in areas of Pharmaceutical Industry related to cGMP, regulatory standards and Biotech processing.

• Prior experience with MS Office package.

• PMP or relevant PM certification.

• Experience of working in a matrix organization structure.

• Must be able to manage multiple priorities.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.