Project Manager, Biologics Strategic Projects (f/m/d)

Lonza AG

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  • Date de publication :

    27 mars 2024
  • Taux d'activité :

    100%
  • Type de contrat :

    Durée indéterminée
  • Lieu de travail :

    Basel

Project Manager, Biologics Strategic Projects (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.

We seek an experienced and highly skilled Senior Project Manager to join the Biologics Strategic Projects Team, which take cares of Divisional initiatives across functions and businesses and organize marketing divisional activities. In this role, the PM coordinate the Integrated Offer Program: a complex, cross-divisional, and cross-functional program within the Biologic Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of projects that involve multiple divisions and functions, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication across all stakeholders. This role requires a strategic thinker, a strong leader, and an effective communicator with a proven track record in managing diverse teams and achieving project goals.

Key responsibilities:

Program Planning and Strategy:

  • Develop a comprehensive program strategy in alignment with organizational goals and objectives to address the well-defined problem statement.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Implement the proper governance structure at project initiation to define communication, escalation and stakeholder management strategy
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams and divisions.
  • Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and shared ownership of program outcomes.

Project Execution and Monitoring:

  • Develop and implement project plans, ensuring that milestones are met, and projects are delivered on time and within budget aligned with the original problem statement and baseline project plan.
  • Monitor progress, identify risks, and proactively implement solutions to address challenges using appropriate project management tools (e.g. Planview).

Resource Management:

  • Allocate and manage resources efficiently across different teams and divisions.
  • Work closely with department heads to ensure team members have the necessary skills and tools to succeed.

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Provide regular updates and reports on project status, highlighting achievements and addressing concerns.

Risk Management:

  • Ensure early alignment with stakeholders and department heads on current and future state to identify potential risks / roadblocks to execution plan.
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Implement proactive risk management practices to minimize the impact of unforeseen issues.

Quality Assurance:

  • Ensure that all deliverables meet the highest quality standards.
  • Implement and enforce best practices for project management and delivery.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Evaluate program performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Implement changes and enhancements to optimize program efficiency and effectiveness.

Key requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
  • Proven experience as a Project Manager, preferably in a senior role, with a successful track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and lead diverse teams.
  • Experience in lifecycle management of customer programs in a CDMO environment
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with the capacity to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.
  • In-depth knowledge of project management principles, tools, and techniques.
  • Experience in risk management and problem-solving in a dynamic environment.
  • PMP or other relevant certifications are a plus.
  • Leading a crucial priority for the Division
  • Exposure to Top-management and access to key stakeholders
  • Full overview of the business operation commercially and operationally
  • Ability to shape and contribute to the program development

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.

Reference: R58638

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