Director Operational Excellence & PMO Microbial Operations

Lonza; Schweiz; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based pay

Location-based benefits

Zusammenfassung

Lonza is seeking a Director for Operational Excellence & PMO in Microbial Operations to lead site-based transformation at the Visp manufacturing site in Switzerland. The role emphasizes driving OE strategy, governance, and cross-functional delivery, with relocation support if needed.

The successful candidate will implement Lean Six Sigma programs, manage a robust PMO, and partner with senior leaders to ensure alignment of strategic priorities across the network.

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience in manufacturing operations, operational excellence, or project/program management in a complex environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without formal authority.
• Advanced governance and portfolio management capabilities.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing operations

Lean Six Sigma

PMO / project governance

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Engineering or life sciences degree

Jobbeschreibung

Director Operational Excellence & PMO - Microbial Operations

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

This role is based at our Visp manufacturing site and plays a critical role in driving operational excellence and strategic project delivery across the Microbial Operations network, directly impacting performance, innovation, and scalability.

This role is primarily based on site. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location
• 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

What we are looking for

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

About Lonza

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. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.