Senior Biotech Program Manager — Onsite NH

Lonza Group Ltd.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional growth

Global career opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a Program Manager in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (onsite) to lead biologics manufacturing programs with a focus on quality, timeline, and cost. You will serve as the critical link between Lonza, customers, and patients, driving cross-functional collaboration and exceptional program outcomes.

Responsibilities include managing scope, budgets, and timelines, building strong customer partnerships, and mentoring PMP peers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Biotechnology or related STEM field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or related industries.
• PMP certification or comparable project management certification preferred.
• Experience in Program Management, Project Management, manufacturing operations, or related disciplines.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and align multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between customers and Lonza, ensuring successful program execution and delivery.
• Build strong customer relationships and advocate for customer needs while aligning with Lonza's business objectives.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams to achieve program scope, quality, timeline, and budget objectives.
• Apply Program Management Standard Work processes and tools to effectively manage and track program performance.
• Drive customer satisfaction through proactive communication, issue resolution, and collaborative relationship management.
• Support onboarding and mentoring of new Program Management team members as a PMP Peer.
• Promote and share best practices, ensuring adherence to global Program and Project Management Center of Excellence standards and data integrity requirements.

Skills

Program Management

PMP certification

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Engineering/Biotechnology

Job description

Lonza is seeking a Program Manager in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (onsite) to lead biologics manufacturing programs with a focus on quality, timeline, and cost. You will serve as the critical link between Lonza, customers, and patients, driving cross-functional collaboration and exceptional program outcomes.

Responsibilities include managing scope, budgets, and timelines, building strong customer partnerships, and mentoring PMP peers.