Project Manager Lead
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.
The Global Quality Programs/Projects Lead is a dynamic and versatile technical role responsible for overseeing and/or supporting a variety of quality-focused, cross-functional team programs and projects within the organization. The role requires strong project management skills, leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments to drive the successful execution of quality initiatives. The Global Quality Programs/Projects Lead will be integral in supporting teams on a global scale, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities:
Project Management
- Providing project management expertise and support for the global quality management team, the global training team, and the document management team (DMS)
- Facilitate newly formed Document Governance program (help develop program, maintain global document scheduling, help roll out gap assessments)
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk assessments, and status reports.
- Facilitate communication and coordination between teams, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration across quality projects.
- Lead or assist in stakeholder meetings and presentations, effectively communicating project status, risks, and opportunities.
- Foster strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, promoting a culture of partnership and mutual respect.
Training and Development
- Support the Training team in creating and delivering training content for New Employee Orientation (NEO) and other key quality training initiatives (Technical Training, training on global standards, etc.).
- Design training content, including annual GMP refreshers
- Engagement of strong cross-functional relationships to drive global standardization of training content
- Guide team members in quality management and project management best practices, providing coaching and development opportunities to enhance their skills.
Other Duties:
- Provide support for audits, regulatory inspections, and other compliance activities as needed.
- Work on other quality and compliance programs and projects as required.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned by senior leadership.
Key requirements:
- Bachelor/ Master Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy or equivalent. Masters Degree in Business Administration preferred.
- Broad work experience in QA, including skills in developing training content
- Project management skills, certification in Quality Management or Project Management (PMP) is desirable.
- Excellent knowledge of computer systems and applications with demonstrated skills in the use of information management systems in a GxP environment (Document Management Systems, Excel, Teams, Planview, Microsoft Project, OneNote)
- Broad knowledge of GxP requirements (US FDA, EMA, MHRA, as examples)
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent English skills, both written and spoken; knowledge of additional languages (particularly German) is an advantage
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.
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the location of the successful candidate, qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and job-related knowledge. Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including performance-related bonus, medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.
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.
