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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.
The role
The Program Manager role offers an outstanding chance to lead and promote innovation in Lonza's R&D department. Located in Slough, UK, you will coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure the flawless and timely completion of our projects. Your responsibilities include driving project development and implementation, achieving breakthroughs, and maintaining project goals and budgets. This role is best suited for someone with a scientific background or experience who is looking to diversify into leading and managing multiple projects!
Key responsibilities:
1. Collaborate with Project Leads to develop, manage, and determine project scope, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring risks are understood and mitigated.
2. Maintain accurate and up-to-date project information and statuses by consulting with Project Leads and conducting regular team meetings, which you will chair.
3. Prioritize and manage multiple ambitious work packages with overlapping deadlines, ensuring successful completion of all projects.
4. Support and motivate multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring accountability and communication regarding interlinked projects.
5. Facilitate regular team meetings, both internally and with collaborative partners, to ensure work proceeds according to the project plan.
6. Collaborate closely with project leads and senior management to acquire necessary resources and capacity commitments, reaching agreements with all relevant stakeholders.
7. Represent innovation projects within the Lonza Network, advocating for projects and ensuring they receive the necessary attention and resources to compete globally.
Key requirements:
* BSc in Biology, Biotechnology, or equivalent experience in a related field.
* Previous project management experience.
* Proven experience in collaborator management, ideally within a project team setting.
* Demonstrated ability to lead projects, both internally and externally.
* A quick learner, capable of growing in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and adapting to changes in timelines and priorities.
* Solid understanding of Project Management theory and tools, with a proven track record of successful implementation.
Every day, Lonza’s products and services positively impact millions of people. For us, this is not only a privilege but also a responsibility. How we achieve our business results is as important as the results themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is meaningless 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 worldwide and making a meaningful difference.
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