Junior Project Manager - 80 - 100%

Lonza Group Ltd.; Oberwallis; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic local benefits

Inclusive workplace

Competitive salary and compensation

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Visp, Switzerland is seeking a Project Manager to identify critical issues, lead strategic analysis, and implement improvements across the organization.

You will partner with senior stakeholders on site to prioritize initiatives and drive successful delivery of changes in a regulated environment. The role requires a degree in engineering, science, or business, plus 1–3 years of PM experience in biotech/pharma/chemical GMP settings, with strong analytical and communications

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Science or Business.
• Fluency in German and English.
• 1–3 years of project management experience in biotech/pharma/chemical GMP environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas of critical issues across the organization and lead strategic analysis to identify improvements.
• Prioritize improvements with senior stakeholders on site based on customer needs.
• Lead decision making with Site Leadership and governance structures.
• Set up governance, reporting and delivery structures for projects.
• Drive delivery and change management with SMEs, aligning with local programs.

Skills

German language

English language

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Delivery leadership

Governance

Education

University degree in Engineering/Science/Business

Tools

PM software

Job description

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBoAVhfTkTQ This is an office‑first role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week).

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits.
• Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below.
• Benefits in Visp: https://media.ffycdn.net/eu/lonza-group-ag/d/9cd58bc563c44174b5a4f5fedd506597

What you will do:

• Identify areas of critical issues across organization and lead strategic analysis & design to identify & implement improvements.
• Prioritize improvements in the short, medium, long term together with senior stakeholders on site and based on the needs of the customers.
• Lead decision making with relevant stakeholder groups incl. Site Leadership.
• Set up governance, reporting and delivery structure for the Project.
• Drive delivery of agreed improvements and overall strategic change management (people, process & technology) leading a team of Subject Matter Experts.
• Assure alignment and drive synergies with other local programs.
• Provide ongoing reporting and escalations as required.
• Partner with other project managers to support each other and jointly derive best practices to constantly improve ways of working and effectiveness of the implementation of improvements.
• Role model a mindset and practice of continuous improvement.

What we are looking for:

• University Degree in Engineering or Science or Business
• Excellent in German, Fluent in English
• Min. experience of 1-3 years in the field of Project Management (ideally PMP/ Prince 2 certification) within a Biotechnology-/ Pharma-/ Chemical GMP Environment
• Successful delivery of projects in complex environments
• Strong analytical skills, solid business understanding and ability to synthesize to key messages
• Strong knowledge about IT Applications and key business processes
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Demonstrated communication and stakeholder management skills across multiple levels of a multinational organization
• Strong time management skills

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.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life-changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong.

You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters. We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow. Join us. Be you.