Program Manager (m/f/d)

Today Lonza is a global leader in life sciences. 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’s Capsules & Health Ingredients business is the trusted partner for innovative products, including capsules and health ingredients, customization services and end-to-end dosage form solutions for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies.

This role could potentially be based in other locations in Europe.

In this role as Program Manager you will serve a key support to the RBU function and by acquiring knowledge and experience becomes a key advisor to the RBU Head.

You will provide coordination or critical support in executing and monitoring main business processes progresses and strategic projects, and driving cross-functional initiatives. Additionally, the Program Manager draft presentations and reports for the RBU Head.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the RBU LT and -1 to support planning, ensuring alignment with company strategy and annual goals.

• Oversee Leadership Team operations and processes, driving efficiency and effectiveness in leadership initiatives.

• Identify opportunities within the organization to implement lean processes to drive efficiency and leadership programs to drive effectiveness.

• Foster an organizational culture of continuous improvement.

• Lead and/or support strategic projects and initiatives by coordinating with various cross-functional stakeholders, setting timelines, and tracking progress.

• Prepare presentations and communications for stakeholders within the RBU and at the Divisional LT level.

• Curate reports and analyzes data to provide timely and insightful analysis to support decision making.

• Execute the RBU Governance and support organization and preparation

Key requirements:

• Bachelor or Master in Business or related field

• English fluent

• Project Management

• Critical thinking  and ability to anticipate future outcome beyond actions

• Demonstrated leadership abilities and people coordination

• High level of business acumen and cross-functional awareness

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex problems, translate data into meaning, and develop practical solutions

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.

Inclusion is one of Lonza’s core values. We understand the value of our differences and the benefits they bring to our company, community, and culture. We recognize the value of every person’s contribution, regardless of characteristics, preferences, and beliefs – including race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and religion.