Job Description

Canada, Kingston
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s the kind of work we want to be part of. Lonza\xe2\x80\x99s Kingston site is part of our Personalized Medicine business unit which aims to make cell and gene therapies accessible to all patients. Specifically, our team develops and distributes the Cocoon\xc2\xae Platform which addresses challenges in cell therapy manufacturing as a functionally closed, automated, and scalable solution for personalized therapy manufacturing. We are a team with a great mission, a high level of excitement and resources to accomplish our goals! Learn more here. Cocoon\xc2\xae Platform | Cell Therapy Manufacturing | Lonza As a Project Management Intern you will be managing key product and business development initiatives. In this role, you will have the opportunity to interface with multi-disciplinary core teams on a wide array of projects in the areas of Biology, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Quality, and Manufacturing. This position involves working effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision. This is an 8-16-month long internship assignment and will be based in our Kingston, ON location. The ideal candidate will have a palpable energy level, agility to meet changing priorities, drive to exceed goals, attention to detail and positive attitude. Key responsibilities:

• Work with our Biology Process Development team to develop a cell therapy manufacturing database
• Work with our Project team to develop more robust project cost tracking tools
• System administration support for important software systems

• Manage projects from initiation through planning, execution, controlling, and closing
• Coordinate project progress by developing timelines for core teams
• Identify, track, and escalate project risks, issues, assumptions, and decisions
• Proactively find and supervise solutions to bottle necks, deviations, risks and changes which could lead to planning conflict or cost changes
• Managing and leading applicable internal communications/meetings

Key Requirements:

• This position requires accuracy, attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Working toward an Engineering, Biomedical or similar degree
• Ability to be proactive, innovative and creative
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent research skills (develop appropriate methods to answer research objectives, conduct appropriate analyses and communicate findings efficiently)
• Computer skills, Excel and Microsoft (MS) Office

Every day, Lonza\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

Reference: R50950