Junior Project Manager

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.  This is an office‑first role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week).

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits.
• Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below.
• Benefits in Visp:

• Identify areas of critical issues across organization and lead strategic analysis & design to identify & implement improvements.
• Prioritize improvements in the short, medium, long term together with senior stakeholders on site and based on the needs of the customers.
• Lead decision making with relevant stakeholder groups incl. Site Leadership.
• Set up governance, reporting and delivery structure for the Project.
• Drive delivery of agreed improvements and overall strategic change management (people, process & technology) leading a team of Subject Matter Experts.
• Assure alignment and drive synergies with other local programs.
• Provide ongoing reporting and escalations as required.
• Partner with other project managers to support each other and jointly derive best practices to constantly improve ways of working and effectiveness of the implementation of improvements.
• Role model a mindset and practice of continuous improvement.

• University Degree in Engineering or Science or Business
• Excellent in German, Fluent in English
• Min. experience of 1-3 years in the field of Project Management (ideally PMP/ Prince 2 certification) within a Biotechnology-/ Pharma-/ Chemical GMP Environment
• Successful delivery of projects in complex environments
• Strong analytical skills, solid business understanding and ability to synthesize to key messages
• Strong knowledge about IT Applications and key business processes
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Demonstrated communication and stakeholder management skills across multiple levels of a multinational organization
• Strong time management skills

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. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life-changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong.

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters. We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow. Join us. Be you.