- Location
- US - Bend, OR, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Management
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- Workday
Description
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 you to be part of.
This is an onsite position based in Bend, OR. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families.
As a Program Manager, you will lead cross-functional project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for our customers. You will act as the main operational contact, guide projects through key milestones, and advocate for customer needs across the Lonza network.
What you will get
- An agile career path within a dynamic and collaborative working culture.
- An inclusive, ethical, and safety-focused workplace.
- Compensation programs that recognize and reward high performance.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Access to a comprehensive global benefits offering.
What you will do
- Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams throughout the full program lifecycle.
- Serve as the primary operational contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
- Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and program profitability with core team members.
- Partner with Account Management to build and execute long-term program strategies.
- Establish and maintain effective internal and external governance structures.
- Prepare Statements of Work and support the approval process.
What we are looking for
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a science or engineering-related field.
- Demonstrated experience in project or program management within regulated environments.
- Experience working in pharmaceutical, chemical, or life sciences organizations is preferred.
- Working knowledge of project management tools and standard office software.
- A track record of delivering complex projects successfully.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence in a matrix organization.
- Clear and effective communication skills with customers, teams, and leadership.
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. 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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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? Apply now.
