Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

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.

Are you a problem solver with a passion for driving impactful change across operations? We’re looking for a dynamic and hands-on Program Lead to shape and drive improvement initiatives, align priorities with senior collaborators, and embed Lean methodologies across our organization. This high-visibility role provides the opportunity to influence and lead transformation at scale, collaborating closely with executive leadership and cross-divisional teams.

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits in Visp can be found on https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi

What you will do:

• Lead cross-functional improvement programs from vision to execution.
• Align priorities with EC representatives, Site Leadership Team Visp, and Operations Heads.
• Conduct detailed As-Is analysis and define clear scope, Business Case and implementation plan.
• Foster collaboration and involve key stakeholders and change agents across departments.
• Prepare and lead Steering Committee updates, advancing risks and bottlenecks proactively.
• Manage complexity and dependencies across local and global initiatives.
• Champion Lean tools and embed them into project methodology and ways of working.

What we are looking for:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years of experience in Project/ Program Management in a multinational environment, ideally in the pharmaceutical industry.
• MBA and PMP certifications are an advantage.
• Experience in Lean Management preferred with Green Belt certificate
• Proficient in both English and German

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. Spread across 30+ sites and five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity shape what we achieve and how we achieve it. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.