Principal Program Manager

Houston, TX 

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. 

What you will get 

• 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 you will do 

• 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 

What we are looking for 

• 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

• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred

• 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

About Lonza 

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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.