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.

Lonza in Visp is undergoing an extensive transformation. Moreover there is a constant challenge to increase efficiency following Lean principles. The services and provided by Logistics teams need to be regularly reviewed to ensure they are fit for purpose, addressing the requirements of the Divisions in line with benchmarks and standard methodology

As a project manager you will be responsible to define, design and implement dedicated programs on site, hands-on from start to implementation. In this role you will handle Senior collaborators up to EC level, lead the project team and ensure successful implementation of program goals and realization of expected benefits. Based on your respective certifications and experience you will also be responsible to further embed Lean principles in the ways of working of the organization.

Relocation assistance available for candidates applying inside of the EU.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify areas of improvement and drive alignment of priorities together with senior collaborators or Site Leadership Team Visp.
• Prepare program delivery based on a thorough analysis of As-Is Situation and current challenges and define clear scope, targets and overall case embedding cross-functional/ divisional requirements.
• Ensure successful delivery of program objectives actively engaging and managing various project team members through influence (not line) and embedding change agents across impacted departments.
• Prepare and lead Steering Committee updates and decision requests and proactively raise risks or bottlenecks to the required collaborator level.
• Manage dependencies, assure alignment and drive alliances with other local or global programs & initiatives and embed Lean standards in ways of working and throughout project methodology
• Embed Lean standards in ways of working and throughout project methodology.

Key requirements:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, Engineering, Logistics or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Lean Management Certification Yellow Belt or above is required
• Fluency in English and German

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.