Network Planning and Execution, PMO Lead

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there is 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 is the kind of work we want to be part of.

The Network Planning & Execution, PMO Lead acts as a strategic integrator, trusted advisor and execution partner for the Integrated Biologics (INB) Operations Network. The role supports the definition and execution of network priorities through strategic planning, performance management, analytics, governance and the orchestration of cross-functional initiatives. This position is critical to driving alignment, accountability and execution excellence across the global INB network.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic thought partner to the Global Head Operations INB, providing analysis, recommendations, executive briefings and decision support on key network priorities.

• Lead annual and quarterly strategic planning, translating business priorities into actionable workstreams, clear accountabilities, milestones and measurable outcomes.

• Build and manage the network performance management cycle, including objective setting, KPI monitoring, performance reviews and deployment of priorities across sites and functions.

• Establish and run the operating cadence of the Network Leadership Team, including leadership meetings, functional councils, agenda preparation, materials and follow-up actions.

• Lead high-impact strategic projects, task forces and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring effective governance, risk management, execution and escalation.

• Prepare consolidated network and site performance insights to support leadership decisions, site visits, mid-year reviews and year-end performance discussions.

• Coordinate communication and alignment across sites, functions and senior stakeholders, ensuring transparency, consistency and effective information flow across the network.

• Provide leadership and supervisory oversight to the PMO & Risk Management resource, strengthening project governance, accountability and risk management across the network.

Key Requirements

• University Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, Science or a related discipline; MBA or PhD preferred.

• Extensive experience (10-15 years) in strategy execution, operations, business planning, PMO, performance management or transformation within a complex global organization.

• Proven ability to work with senior executives and leadership teams as a strategic advisor, integrator and business partner.

• Strong track record of translating strategy into actionable plans and leading complex, cross-functional and multi-site initiatives.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and business acumen, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations.

• Strong communication, stakeholder-management and influencing skills, including the ability to align senior stakeholders across functions and regions.

• Demonstrated leadership capability, strong personal accountability and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.

• Experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, CDMO operations or another highly regulated industry is preferred.

Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates and their families, where applicable.

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 it is 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 a disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.