Associate Director / Technical Project Manager (m/f/d)

Switzerland, Visp

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.

We are hiring an ambitious individual to join us as an Associate Director / Technical Project Manager in Visp Switzerland! You will play a crucial role in advancing our engineering projects, ensuring flawless delivery within budget and on time.

You will lead hard-working project teams and collaborate with vendors and contractor efficiently implement impactful projects.

The role is based in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Key responsibilities :

• Ensure project compliance with all pertinent safety policies, rules, and regulations
• Complete the technical aspects of CAPEX projects within budget, scope, and timely deliverables.
• Build and implement engineering project plans that meet objectives through the Engineering, Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Qualification phases
• Coordinate and lead the engineering efforts of project teams to ensure efficient collaboration
• Regularly monitor project progress, identifying and mitigating potential issues
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors to secure high-quality work and adherence to project timelines
• Communicate Lonza’s technical standards effectively, ensuring they are understood and followed
• Contribute to the successful handover of projects to user teams, including providing necessary training and documentation
• Solve complex technical problems, bringing to bear a deep understanding of technical aspects and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Ensure all technical aspects of the project meet regulatory requirements, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and other industry standards
• Regularly update project team, collaborators, and senior management about project status, risks, and issues through communication, technical reports, and presentations.

Key requirements :

• Degree in Engineering or a related science field, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in project engineering and project management within the chemical, biochemical, or pharmaceutical industries, with international experience
• Technical knowledge of various engineering fields in the pharmaceutical environment, including clean and black utilities, process, automation, instrumentation, and civil engineering.
• Proven track record of achieving set objectives and results
• Experience in cost control and scheduling related to investment projects
• Familiarity with modern CQV approaches to minimize the time from construction completion to routine production while maintaining compliance
• Proficient in English; proficiency in German is highly beneficial

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.

Inclusion is one of Lonza’s core values. We understand the value of our differences and the benefits they bring to our company, community, and culture.

We recognize the value of every person’s contribution, regardless of characteristics, preferences, and beliefs including race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and religion.

Reference : R58650