Director Operational Excellence & PMO – Microbial Operations Location: Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
This role is based at our Visp manufacturing site and plays a critical role in driving operational excellence and strategic project delivery across the Microbial Operations network, directly impacting performance, innovation, and scalability.
This role is primarily based on site. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
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
Define and execute the Operational Excellence strategy across Microbial Operations to drive performance and competitiveness
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma, delivering measurable business impact across assets
Establish and run a robust PMO framework, ensuring strong governance, prioritization, and execution of strategic initiatives
Oversee the full project portfolio, ensuring clarity of scope, milestones, risks, resources, and benefits realization
Partner with senior leadership to enable alignment, decision‑making, and execution of cross‑functional priorities
Drive governance and planning processes including OE roadmaps, business reviews, and business continuity planning
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
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
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This role is based at our Visp manufacturing site and plays a critical role in driving operational excellence and strategic project delivery across the Microbial Operations network, directly impacting performance, innovation, and scalability.
This role is primarily based on site. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
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
Define and execute the Operational Excellence strategy across Microbial Operations to drive performance and competitiveness
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma, delivering measurable business impact across assets
Establish and run a robust PMO framework, ensuring strong governance, prioritization, and execution of strategic initiatives
Oversee the full project portfolio, ensuring clarity of scope, milestones, risks, resources, and benefits realization
Partner with senior leadership to enable alignment, decision‑making, and execution of cross‑functional priorities
Drive governance and planning processes including OE roadmaps, business reviews, and business continuity planning
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
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
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Director Operational Excellence & PMO Microbial Operations Arbeitgeber: Lonza
Als Arbeitgeber in Visp, Schweiz, bieten wir Ihnen die Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen Umfeld zu arbeiten, das Innovation und Teamarbeit fördert. Unsere Unternehmenskultur legt großen Wert auf persönliche Entwicklung und Weiterbildung, sodass Sie Ihre Fähigkeiten als Data Engineer kontinuierlich erweitern können. Darüber hinaus profitieren Sie von attraktiven Zusatzleistungen und der Unterstützung bei einem möglichen Umzug, um sicherzustellen, dass Sie sich schnell in Ihrer neuen Umgebung wohlfühlen.
