Asset Scheduler (Cell Therapy) at Lonza Inc. in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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.

Lonza AG is hiring an Asset Scheduler in New Hampshire, USA. Improve pre-campaign scheduling for better team collaboration! The Asset Scheduler is responsible for proactively maintaining and continuously improving the pre-campaign schedule. Confirms the departmental schedules are accurate and communicated to all relevant departments to drive short term execution of plans. Ensure all schedules are built respecting existing labor and asset capacities and achievable based on planned material availabilities. Ensure timely resolution of any scheduling conflicts with relevant collaborators.

Key responsibilities:

• Build, track, and maintain schedules independently, offering access to specified departments to drive immediate plan execution.


• Incorporate input from all relevant departments to ensure schedules are realistic within relevant constraints and latest information.


• Drive optimization of schedules by balancing demand priorities against optimal production sequencing and efficient resource utilization.


• Ensure all feedback regarding changes to existing plans is incorporated into schedules in a timely manner.


• Maintain detailed planning and scheduling parameters in planning system to allow efficient use of system scheduling functionality.


• Build and deliver training to collaborators on scheduling system.


• Develop critical metrics and operational measures to assist in identifying trends or root causes of sub-optimal performance.


• Assist with the development of personnel within the department and ensure appropriate knowledge to successfully implement the schedule.

Key requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.


• Demonstrated ability to strictly follow schedules and determine standard methodologies in scheduling.


• Proven track record of successfully implementing sophisticated scheduling systems.


• Outstanding communication skills to work collaboratively across departments.


• Ambitious approach to drive continuous improvement within scheduling processes.

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.

Join us in this challenging and rewarding role and help us make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of people around the world.