Principal Program Manager

Lonza • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The actual location of this job is in Houston, US. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. We work every day to help our customers bring life-saving therapies to market. As a Principal Program Manager, you will play a key role connecting Lonza, our customers, and patients. You will lead complex, late-phase and commercial programs, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. You will act as a trusted customer partner while driving operational excellence across a highly matrixed organization. This is a site-based role that enables close collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Extensive experience managing complex programs in biotech, pharma, or CDMO environments
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Proven experience managing customer relationships and program financials
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage risk and complexity
• Experience in New Product Introduction, including transitioning products from clinical development through commercialization

Nice To Haves

• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead complex customer programs from development through commercialization
• Act as the primary interface between customers and Lonza across the program lifecycle
• Drive cross-functional teams to deliver quality, timeline, and financial objectives
• Manage program financials, including forecasting, invoicing, and revenue recognition
• Ensure compliance with PPM CoE standards and maintain accurate Planview data
• Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and escalate when required
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, including KPI tracking and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
• An agile career in a fast-growing, global life sciences organization
• A collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture
• Opportunities to lead high-impact, customer-facing programs
• Competitive pay and performance-based rewards
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Career progression and leadership development opportunities
• Access to our full benefits package: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal