Senior Program Manager

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.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with an exceptionally ambitious company? Lonza in Houston is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our world-class team. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your ideas can help craft the future of life sciences!

Key responsibilities :

Secure project resources and capacity, ensuring alignment and commitment from cross-functional teams

Partner with R&D teams to develop and document technology transfer processes

Maintain and manage comprehensive project risk assessments and mitigation plans

Resolve critical project issues in accordance with our Customer Concern Policy

Facilitate "Lessons Learned" reviews with customers to continuously improve processes

Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring accountability and performance against governance standards

Serve as the primary customer advocate, ensuring a high level of satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle

Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and communications to deliver on all contractual obligations

Oversee project closure activities, including documentation handoffs and process improvement inputs

Prepare and manage scope changes and amendments in collaboration with the Proposals Team

Partner with Sales and Commercial Development to inform mid- and long-term program strategies

Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, and team coaching

Provide accurate, rolling 24-month revenue forecasts and develop risk mitigation strategies

Create clear, impactful progress reports for both internal and external stakeholders

Key requirements :

Significant experience in cGMP environments within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated industries

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry; MBA preferred

Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent)

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Flexibility to work non-standard hours, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends

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.

Reference : R69718