Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Join Lonza, a global leader in life sciences, where your versatile work behaviors can have a remarkable impact on the world. We are seeking a hardworking Associate Director, Program Management Group Lead to be part of our ambitious team in Houston, TX, USA. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to lead and encourage an outstanding group, ensuring world-class program management and customer happiness. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven by excellence, this is the perfect role for you.

Key responsibilities:

• Direct and motivate multi-disciplinary project teams, holding members strictly accountable to deliver flawless results within the agreed project governance structure.




• Promote customer happiness throughout the project lifecycle, working collaboratively with the Sales team in a shared relationship management role.




• Lead project execution post-deal closure, acting as the single point of contact and the on-site customer advocate.




• Manage project scope, timelines, and budget/profitability, ensuring successful implementation of all project goals.




• Establish, coordinate, and oversee all project communications, agree on achievements, and conduct "lessons learned" exercises.




• Decommission projects upon completion, ensuring knowledge transfer for continuous process improvements.




• Control project scope and collaborate with the Proposals Team to prepare amendments and/or scope changes.




• Collaborate with the Sales/Commercial Development team to contribute to mid and long-term program strategies and carry out relevant sections of the Sales & Operations process.




• Deliver on local Sales & Operations and related demand planning, ensuring accurate revenue forecasts and monthly revenue achievement.




• Provide coaching and mentoring to team members, encouraging a culture of teamwork and accountability.




• Conduct a range of program and project management duties, which involve producing progress reports for customers and effectively addressing any partner concerns in a timely manner.




• Implement all PM Standard Work processes to manage projects effectively and ensure collaborator awareness and accountability.




• Develop and manage plans to address any issues and conduct the Lesson Learned process with customers at important project achievements.

Key requirements:

• Substantial experience as a Program or Project Manager in the Life Sciences or a related industry.




• Extensive experience in a GMP Regulated, Pharmaceutical, or Environmental industry.




• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent experience.




• Equivalent experience to an MBA preferred.




• Project Management Certification (PMP) preferred.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.