Director Operational Excellence & PMO Microbial Operations

Define and execute the Operational Excellence strategy across Microbial Operations to drive performance and competitiveness. Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma, delivering measurable business impact across assets. Establish and run a robust PMO framework, ensuring strong governance, prioritization, and execution of strategic initiatives. Oversee the full project portfolio, ensuring clarity of scope, milestones, risks, resources, and benefits realization. Partner with senior leadership to enable alignment, decision-making, and execution of cross-functional priorities. Drive governance and planning processes including OE roadmaps, business reviews, and business continuity planning. Build organizational capability by coaching leaders and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across 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 reflect who we are and how we work together. 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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Significant experience in manufacturing operations, operational excellence, or project/program management in a complex environment

• Strong expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt certification preferred)

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without formal authority

• Excellent project portfolio management and governance capabilities

• Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution mindset

• Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills across senior leadership levels

• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, life sciences); postgraduate qualification preferred