Job 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 to be part of.


We are seeking a highly motivated and driven Project Lead. In this role you will be responsible for the design, execution and hand-over of CAPEX investment projects in Visp Shared Infrastructure areas within safety, cost, schedule, quality and functionality.


Join our ambitious team and help deliver world-class engineering projects. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in Switzerland !


The role is based in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. This role involves being onsite full time.

Key responsibilities:

Ensure the compliance with all pertinent safety policies, rules and regulations. Establish the Project Charter including scope of work, goals and deliverables together with the relevant site level senior management and stakeholders. Execute the CAPEX project according to budget, scope and timely deliverables Conduct regular engineering and project control reviews with the project team in order to ensure that the project execution is on track (safety, quality, cost & schedule) and to identify and implement remedial action(s) in case of any deviation from project objectives. Define and implement overall project resources (internal and external) and to provide daily leadership. Ensure the implementation of the state-of-the-art technical solutions and to ensure compliance with internal and external quality, safety and ecology standards.

Key requirements:

Degree in engineering (Mechanical, Process Engineering or equivalent) Successful project management and leadership experience on major investment projects in international environment Proven internal and external collaboration and influencing skills and the ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams in the successful delivery of projects Proficient in English and German

Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.


People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.


Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.