Director Operational Excellence & PMO Microbial Operations — Lonza
- Location
- CH
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 23 days ago
Role overview
Director Operational Excellence & PMO – Microbial Operations
The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland.
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
- Director Operational Excellence & PMO – Microbial Operations
- The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland.
Application process
- now.
- Lonza is a global leader in pharma and biotech manufacturing.
- The company operates major production facilities in Visp (Valais), Basel, and Stein (Aargau), Switzerland.
Company and context
- Build organizational capability by coaching leaders and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and accountability What we are looking for
- Significant experience in manufacturing operations, operational excellence, or project/program management in a complex environment
- Strong expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt certification preferred)
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without formal authority
- Excellent project portfolio management and governance capabilities
- Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution mindset
- Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills across senior leadership levels
- Degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, life sciences); postgraduate qualification preferred About Lonza
- At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength.
- With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow.
Additional details
- Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
- An agile career and dynamic working culture An inclusive and ethical workplace
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance A variety of benefits dependent on role and location
- The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits
- Build organizational capability by coaching leaders and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and accountability What we are looking for
- Degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, life sciences); postgraduate qualification preferred
Notes and original content
- What you will get
- An agile career and dynamic working culture
- An inclusive and ethical workplace
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance
- A variety of benefits dependent on role and location
- What you will do
- Build organizational capability by coaching leaders and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
- What we are looking for
- About Lonza
Questions about this listing
What salary does Lonza offer for this role?
Lonza lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in CH. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Lonza offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Lonza during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Valais?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Valais can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Valais's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Lonza?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Lonza's original listing at lonza.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
