Site-Based Life Sciences Program Manager (Relocation Eligible)

Lonza; Bend (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive compensation programs

Collaborative working culture

Job summary

Lonza Bend is seeking a results-oriented Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs across the Lonza network. This fully site-based role guides projects through milestones, aligns teams, and ensures on-time, high-quality delivery of pharmaceutical manufacturing initiatives.

You will manage scope, timelines, budgets, and program performance, serve as the primary operational contact for customers and internal stakeholders, and partner with account management to execute long-term strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a science or engineering field.
• Experience in project or program management within a regulated environment.
• Background in pharmaceutical, chemical, or life sciences industries is preferred.
• Familiarity with project management tools and standard office applications
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects successfully.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence across teams.
• Clear and effective communication skills with customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional programs delivering high-quality outcomes across Lonza network.
• Guide projects through key milestones, align teams and ensure successful execution.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and program performance.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with account management to develop and execute long-term strategies.
• Establish and maintain governance structures for program oversight.
• Prepare statements of work and support approval processes.
• Identify risks and drive actions to ensure successful program delivery.

Skills

Project management

Regulated environment

Pharma/Life sciences

Tools familiarity

Cross-functional influence

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equiv. in science/engineering

Job description

Lonza Bend is seeking a results-oriented Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs across the Lonza network. This fully site-based role guides projects through milestones, aligns teams, and ensures on-time, high-quality delivery of pharmaceutical manufacturing initiatives.

You will manage scope, timelines, budgets, and program performance, serve as the primary operational contact for customers and internal stakeholders, and partner with account management to execute long-term strategies.