Project Manager - Remote

## About the Company

Lonza is a global life sciences and healthcare manufacturing company with more than 30 sites across five continents. Its teams collaborate to manufacture medicines and therapies that improve lives around the world.

Lonza promotes a culture built around Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity, while encouraging innovation and diverse perspectives across its global workforce.

## About the Role

Lonza Audit Services is seeking a motivated Internal Auditor or Internal Audit Manager with experience in operations and/or project management.

The role provides an opportunity to support or lead risk-based internal audit assignments across the Lonza Group while gaining broad business exposure and developing expertise for a potential future career in line management.

As part of a small and impactful internal audit team, you will work closely with management, business stakeholders, process owners, and senior leadership to identify risks, evaluate controls, provide recommendations, and strengthen business processes.

The position is primarily onsite in Basel, Switzerland, with the possibility of remote work for up to 20% of working time, subject to business requirements.

## Key Responsibilities

* Prepare, execute, and conduct assigned internal audit activities.

* Lead and deliver internal audit assignments, including consulting and advisory engagements when required.

* Support audits involving operational areas, special projects, and strategic company initiatives.

* Train, supervise, and guide team members or outsourced experts assigned to audit engagements.

* Present audit findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

* Prepare clear and concise audit reports covering key findings, root causes, risks, and recommendations.

* Work with internal experts to improve audit preparation and execution using data analytics and SAP configuration reviews.

* Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit programs, methodologies, and processes.

* Collaborate with global process owners and organizational stakeholders on best practices, process standardization, and control harmonization.

* Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and report open or overdue issues to senior management.

* Lead or contribute to internal projects designed to improve the effectiveness of the Internal Audit function.

* Apply risk-based thinking to identify opportunities for stronger controls, improved processes, and operational efficiency.

## Required Qualifications

* Master's degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Degrees in Chemistry or similar disciplines may also be considered.

* 3+ years of internal audit experience.

* Hands-on experience in operations or project delivery, including project management, project lifecycles, governance, and execution risks.

* Strong experience performing internal audit assignments in accordance with international auditing standards.

* Excellent understanding of core business processes, including Source-to-Pay (S2P), Order-to-Cash (OTC), and Record-to-Report (R2R).

* Solid knowledge of SAP.

* Excellent written and spoken English.

* Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.

* Ability to manage priorities, deadlines, and deliverables effectively.

* Solution-oriented, results-driven, and self-motivated approach.

* Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.

* Willingness to travel approximately 10–20%.

## Preferred Skills

* Passion for using AI and digital tools to improve audit processes.

* Knowledge of ETL concepts.

* Familiarity with SQL and Python.

* Experience creating or using Power BI dashboards.

* Experience leading projects, strategic initiatives, or process improvement programs.

* Ability to identify opportunities for digitalization and data-driven internal auditing.

## Career Development

This role provides broad exposure to Lonza's business operations and global processes. High-performing professionals may have opportunities to transition into line management or other business leadership roles after gaining several years of internal audit experience.

## Benefits & Work Environment

* Agile and dynamic working culture.

* Inclusive and ethical workplace.

* Local benefits tailored to the employee's location.

* Access to global benefits.

* Relocation assistance for eligible candidates and their families.

* Primarily onsite collaboration with limited remote flexibility.

* Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

## Equal Opportunity

Lonza is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees from diverse backgrounds can contribute their perspectives and expertise. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.

## Application

If you are an experienced internal auditor with strong operational or project management expertise and want to develop your career within a global life sciences organization, apply now for the Internal Auditor / Internal Audit Manager position in Basel, Switzerland.