Trainee - Project Delivery

Job Opportunity at Lonza

Lonza, a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents, is seeking a motivated individual to join our team in a dynamic and inclusive work culture. We pride ourselves on creating an ethical workplace that recognizes high performance through competitive compensation programs. We also offer relocation support for eligible candidates.

At Lonza, we believe that our greatest scientific solution lies in the talented people who work together to devise innovative ideas that help businesses support people. We empower our employees to take ownership of their careers and make meaningful contributions to the world.

Role Overview

In this role, you will support the Project Director in executing large investment projects in Visp. Your responsibilities will span from the design phases through to the handover of installations to users. This includes establishing, rolling out, and following up on robust project structures, such as organization, decision-making processes, communication, and documentation flows, adhering to SGIE Project Management Processes to enhance team efficiency.

Additionally, you will take on specific project tasks, such as serving as the Technical Project Leader (TPL) for small equipment packages, organizing workshops, and preparing reports for management, all to support the Project Director and their team.

Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Apply online using the form below.

What You Will Do

• Manage internal coordination tasks to alleviate the Project Director’s workload.
• Assist in preparing project reporting, including KPIs and information collection.
• Develop and maintain Project SharePoint, establishing strong processes for administrative aspects of the project (communication center for internal teams and external partners, meeting minutes, action lists, etc.).
• Organize internal and external workshops, townhalls, and team events, and support team members in establishing agendas and documenting outcomes.
• Participate in and assist with regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Coordinate Technical Change Request tasks/activities while considering project timelines and stakeholders to support the project change process.

What We Are Looking For

• Diploma in Engineering, M.Sc., or B.Sc. in project management, engineering, mechanical, chemical, or a related field.
• Technical knowledge in chemical and/or pharmaceutical engineering is a plus.
• Experience in SharePoint or website management preferred.
• Experience in a cGMP environment is a plus.
• Fluency in English is required.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services positively impact millions of people around the world. We view this as both a privilege and a responsibility. In our pursuit of business success, we place equal importance on how we achieve our results. At Lonza, we are committed to respecting and protecting our people and the environment. Any success we realize is only meaningful when achieved ethically.

Join Lonza to embrace the challenge and creativity that come with solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference globally.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered 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.