Project Manager – Supply Chain

Location: Basle/Switzerland

Fixed Term Contract – End Date December 2025

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.

Role Purpose:

Managing the Implementation of Integrated offering projects requires a unique set of skills that are consolidated into the role of Program Manager (PM). You will therefore be responsible for ensuring relationships are built and that the project/program is delivered according to the expected quality, timelines and cost

Key responsibilities:

• Craft a detailed program strategy that aligns with the organization’s vision and targets a specific issue. Collaborate with key stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Encourage interaction and joint efforts among various teams and sectors.
• Promote an environment of collective responsibility, accountability, and unity in achieving program goals.

• Formulate and execute detailed project plans, ensuring adherence to timelines and budget constraints, in line with the initial issue and project blueprint.
• Set up steer committee meeting monitor the advancement of project. Escalate issues if needed.
• Track project advancement, pinpoint potential issues, and actively seek remedies to overcome obstacles, utilizing suitable project management methodologies (e.g., Planview, MS. Project)

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to engage with individuals over whom you have no direct control, to form a cohesive team around a set of common project objectives.
• Provide regular updates and reports on project status, highlighting achievements and addressing concerns.
• 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 work on mitigation strategies with the team.
• Implement proactive risk management practices to minimize the impact of unforeseen issues.

Key requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, with a successful track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects( Minimum 3 years).
• Solid understanding of supply chain and Incoterms.
• In-depth knowledge of project management principles, tools, and techniques.
• Experience in risk management and problem-solving in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent  communication skills
• Fluency in English is mandatory German is a plus
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective prioritization and project management skills

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.

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