Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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 are looking for a Executive Director, Head of PMO Group Operations to join our team!

The Head PMO, Group Operations is an integral member of the of the Group Operations Leadership team, reporting directly to the Head of Group Operations. The candidate will support the Head of Group Operations to shape, inform and facilitate the strategic dialogue and collaboration with Platforms and other Group Functions, drive the selection, goal setting and reviews of critical Group Operations Projects including Game-Changing Initiatives as well as successful positioning and review of activities of the Group Ops Functions.

The incumbent will work with the individual Group Operations functions and their leaders to develop and oversee the Group Operations portfolio focusing on "Must Do" initiatives in alignment with Platforms and Group Functions and ensure feasible execution plans and implementation tracking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and analyze issues and provide guidance to the Head of Group Operations regarding risks, opportunities and feasibility on issues that impact the Group Operations agenda

• Facilitate decision making and execution related to the growth strategy and transformation of Group Operations related to platforms

• Scope, plan and (help to) execute critical initiatives that support Group Operations & group-wide objectives

• Drive the agenda and facilitate Business Reviews with Platforms and Group Functions in close alignment with counterparts in these groups as well as senior stakeholders incl. Platform Operations Heads

• Drive the agenda and facilitate meeting of the Group Operations leadership team, providing organizational support to leadership in preparation for and during as well as follow-up after Meetings

• Lead and coordinate the preparation of necessary presentations, documents and submissions by Group Operations for Lonza’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors

• Support the development and execution of the Group Operations communication plan to ensure the Group Operations agenda and initiatives are understood, reinforced and visible throughout the organization

Key requirements:

• Master`s degree in Science, Engineering, Business or relevant field (ideally with a PhD/MBA from a top University)

• Several years’ of experience in life sciences, ideally with a combination of strategy consulting and industry experience

• A background in manufacturing / operational in a pharmaceutical business (Pharma, CMO or Biotech) would be a plus

• Experience working with senior executives

• Strong strategic thinking capability, comfortable with quantitative and qualitative skills and creative problem solving skills

• Experience gathering, analyzing and understanding divergent ambiguous data and ability to formulate hypothesis and translate into actionable plans

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects

• Self-driven individual enjoying work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work effectively in situations of ambiguity

• Business fluent English

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.