Senior Manager Operational Excellence – Global Growth Projects 80-100% (m/f/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.

Based in Visp , Switzerland, the Senior Manager Operational Excellence – Global Growth Projects plays a key role in driving lean, efficient, and reliable operations across strategic growth projects within the Advanced Synthesis network. Working closely with Global Engineering, Operations, and Quality, you will be responsible for improving and harmonizing internal processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring scalable execution of growth initiatives. You will directly support the Director of Operations in transforming operational practices across the global network.

• Lead the development and implementation of lean, scalable, and harmonized processes for strategic growth project execution.

• Challenge and optimize critical activities such as project lifecycle setup, operator involvement, training, and CQV.

• Actively drive continuous improvement initiatives, integrating lessons learned and best practices into future projects.

• Support knowledge transfer across Advanced Synthesis sites and establish KPIs to measure operational performance.

• Build a collaborative culture between Global Engineering and Operations

• Ensure operational safety and compliance in your projects and initiatives

• Build up a robust training matrix for the Advanced Synthesis Operations Strategic Growth Projects group

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biologics, or a related scientific field.

• Proven experience in manufacturing, engineering, safety, and compliance within a matrix organization.

• Demonstrated ability to lead small cross-functional teams and improve operational processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a mindset to challenge the status quo.

• Fluent in English; German is preferred.

• Familiarity with Lonza’s processes and structures is a strong advantage.

• LBMS Green or Black Belt certification is considered a plus.

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.