Senior Upstream Development Manager

1 month ago


Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Lonza Group Ltd. Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Upstream Development Manager to join our team at Lonza Group Ltd. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for managing a team to achieve departmental goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Accountable for the completion of work within the team to target KPIs.
  2. Own, implement, improve, and maintain department operating mechanisms.
  3. Identify skill and resource gaps, create job descriptions, and conduct thorough interviews to select quality candidates.
  4. Ensure team members are trained and have succession plans in line with department goals.
  5. Ensure team members are allocated work in line with billable hours targets and work-life balance.
  6. Work with the department head to prioritise and manage the workload of the team.
  7. Cascade department plans working with individuals to identify and set annual performance goals and development plans, using the SMART framework.
  8. Address any gaps in staff performance promptly, by carrying out informal supportive meetings and if required creating personal improvement plans.
  9. Drive a culture of continuous improvement by leading projects and coaching staff in the use of operational excellence tools.

Requirements:

  1. Bachelor's, Master's degree, or PhD in chemistry, biotechnology, life science, or related field.
  2. Experience in Upstream process development – highly preferred.
  3. Experience in process development is essential.
  4. Previous experience in managing people (within any capacity) is required for this role.
  5. Proven ability to create plans and deliver own plans and oversee those of the team using Gantt and Action log. Run effective project meetings.
  6. Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills. Able to run productive meetings.
  7. Proactive decision-maker knows when to act, consult, or escalate.

About Lonza:

At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically. We offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world.



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