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. Based in Visp, Switzerland, we are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Manager, Growth Projects – Advanced Synthesis. In this key role, you will lead the execution of internal improvement projects for strategic growth CAPEX projects across our global network, ensuring lean, efficient, and scalable delivery. As part of the Systems and Process Improvement team, you will work closely with Global Engineering, Operations, MSAT and Quality.
You will directly support the Director of Operations in transforming project execution practices, contributing to the long-term success and operational excellence of our Advanced Synthesis platform.
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of lean, scalable, and harmonized processes for strategic CAPEX project execution and operational readiness.
Optimize critical project activities, including lifecycle management, operator engagement, training, and commissioning/qualification/validation (CQV).
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and integrate lessons learned and best practices into ongoing and future projects.
Facilitate knowledge transfer and alignment across Advanced Synthesis sites.
Contribute to the harmonization of plant and process design for small molecule and drug-linker manufacturing.
Key Requirements
Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Chemistry, Biologics, or a related scientific field with at least 5-10 years pharma proven experience.
Extensive experience in cGMP chemical and/or biotechnological pharma engineering and manufacturing
Demonstrated proficiency in handling complex projects.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix organization and drive operational improvements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, change-oriented mindset.
Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German is preferred.
LBMS Green or Black Belt certification is a plus.
What you wil get
An agile career and a dynamic work 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. The full list of our local tailored benefits can also be found below.
Benefits in Visp:
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.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.