Bend Life Sciences Program Manager, Cross-Functional

Lonza Group Ltd.; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Access to Lonza’s global benefits

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs delivering high-quality outcomes for customers. This full-time, site-based role requires guiding projects through milestones with close, real-time collaboration in a regulated life sciences environment.

You'll partner with account management, manage scope, timelines, budgets, and governance structures, and drive risk mitigation while ensuring compliance and safety standards across Lonza’s network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in science/engineering.
• Experience in project or program management within a regulated environment.
• Background in pharmaceutical, chemical, or life sciences industries preferred.
• Familiarity with project management tools and standard office applications.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects successfully.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams across the full program lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and program performance.
• Partner with account management to develop and execute long-term strategies.
• Establish and maintain governance structures for program oversight.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Project management

Regulatory environment

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in science/engineering

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Lonza Group Ltd. in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs delivering high-quality outcomes for customers. This full-time, site-based role requires guiding projects through milestones with close, real-time collaboration in a regulated life sciences environment.

You'll partner with account management, manage scope, timelines, budgets, and governance structures, and drive risk mitigation while ensuring compliance and safety standards across Lonza’s network.