Job Title: Strategic Operations Project Specialist
Location: Portsmouth, NH (On-site)
As a Strategic Operations Project Specialist, you will serve as a technical and project management resource supporting manufacturing readiness, process improvements, quality initiatives, and cross-functional operational projects. You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Validation, MSAT, and Project Management teams to drive successful project execution and operational excellence. This role requires strong technical knowledge, project ownership, stakeholder management, and the ability to lead initiatives from planning through implementation in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
This role follows a Monday-Friday day shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
An agile career and dynamic working culture
An inclusive and ethical workplace
Compensation programs that recognize performance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Opportunities to grow and develop your career
A collaborative and team-focused environment
The opportunity to support the delivery of life-changing therapies
Lead cross-functional projects that support manufacturing readiness, process improvements, and operational excellence
Manage project scope, timelines, deliverables, risks, and stakeholder communications from initiation through completion
Provide technical support and subject matter expertise for manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems
Support technical transfers, campaign readiness activities, and departmental readiness initiatives
Lead change control activities and complete project-related tasks to support successful implementation
Develop, track, and report key performance indicators to measure project and operational success
Investigate operational issues and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Support procurement, installation, and implementation of manufacturing equipment and systems
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Validation, and MSAT teams to achieve business objectives
Support customer-facing activities and represent Strategic Operations on Joint Project Teams when required
Support team activities, meetings, and continuous improvement efforts
High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred
5+ years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, process operations, engineering, quality, or a related industry
Experience leading or supporting projects in a regulated manufacturing environment
Knowledge of cGMP requirements and quality systems
Experience with change controls, CAPAs, investigations, risk assessments, or validation activities
Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build relationships and work effectively across multiple departments and stakeholder groups
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.
Lonza is a pioneer and world leader in the CDMO industry, setting the pace with cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing. United by a common purpose, we turn our customers’ breakthrough innovations into viable therapies and manufacture the medicines of tomorrow.
Founded in Switzerland in 1897, our company is the first and original CDMO, and today we are more dynamic, agile and forward-focused than ever before. As one of the largest Western CDMOs, we bring together a global team of around 18,500 colleagues across five continents to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions for our customers' complex needs.
For our customers and their patients, we bring quality, safety and reliability to bring life-enhancing and life-saving treatments to market at speed and at scale. For our colleagues, we strive to create a sense of belonging and inclusion where every person can thrive and bring their best.
