(Senior-) Program Manager, Advanced Synthesis

Lead and deliver customer programs across their full lifecycle—from technology transfer to GMP manufacturing and project closure—ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness. Act as a trusted partner and main point of contact for customers, fostering transparent communication and long-term collaboration. Inspire and coordinate diverse, cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, promoting shared ownership and high performance. Drive program success by managing scope, timelines, and financials, while aligning with strategic business goals. Collaborate across functions to manage scope changes, support commercial strategies, and contribute to future opportunities. Identify and address risks proactively, ensuring smooth issue resolution and continuous improvement. Mentor and support team members, fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and professional development.

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. The Visp site in Switzerland is growing rapidly, driven by our Advanced Synthesis Business Platform, which includes Bioconjugates and Small Molecules. Our teams specialize in developing and manufacturing drug substances under GMP, helping bring innovative therapies to patients worldwide. 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.

• Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field; PhD is a plus.

• Experience in project or program management, ideally in pharma or CDMO.

• Strong understanding of technical, commercial, and organizational factors.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex programs.

• Knowledge of GMP manufacturing and drug substance development.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

• Fluent in English; German is a plus.