E2E Lead 1k2k

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there is 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 is the kind of work we want to be part of.

This role will serve as the End to End Program Leader, responsible for planning, managing and executing the design, construction, commissioning and validation of the throughput initiative for Integrated Biologics, Mammalian Operations 1k2k Visp.

The E2E Program Leader has the full ownership of the cost, scope and schedule of the entire program, responsible for achieving the business goals of the project, including accountability for performance improvements and delivery.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish project charter/business requirement including scope of work, goals and deliverables to support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

• Ensure the conformity of the project on the goals (market, strategy, profitability) and provides its justification from a market, strategy and economics point of view.

• Provide the CAR together with key functions and present it to the approval bodies (BULT, GOLT, EC, BoD).

• Ensure the business case and CAR can be delivered from a cross-functional perspective (including capex, operations, process, procurement, QA, HR, etc).

• Establishing the project team/ structure necessary to reach the project goals and ensures appropriate coaching/development/performance feedback to all direct reports in order to develop a strong and competent team.

• Responsible for the delivery of project goals in terms of cost, time, functionality and according to client expectations. Develop the project plan and execution strategy and to set-up the contractual framework

• Ensure optimal flow of information within project organization and at interfaces with project leader/project steering committee, and mediating in case of problems. Ensure that the adequate project control/governance systems needed to manage the risk, change control, cost and schedule are timely in place & conduct regular engineering and project control reviews in order to ensure that the project execution is on track or escalated to the steering committee as necessary

• Manage scope changes and impacts in alignment key stakeholders

• Empowered to reach across functional areas and across phases of execution.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education: Master’s degree in  Science, Engineering, Business or equivalent

• Experience: 10+ years in Manufacturing / Operations

• Leadership Skills: interpersonal communication, negotiations, collaboration and management skills

• Language Skills: Proficient in English (required); German proficiency is a plus

• Ability to effectively deal with ambiguity, translate long term objectives into short term tactical plans and balance risk for overall plant and business success

• Ability to work inter-departmentally and with customers

• High level of suite specific operations and technical skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability for effective Planning, Organizing and Controlling competency

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in verbal and written form.  Able to manage multiple cross-functional teams simultaneously

• Ability to effectively prioritize and direct tasks in a fast-paced environment is critical

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.