Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there is 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 is the kind of work we want to be part of.Key Responsibilities & BehavioursStrategic framework implementation: Establish the strategic scientific and operational frameworks that guide transformation practices across all R&D functionsEnterprise leadership: Lead the integration of transformation activities across multiple areas, defining priorities for cross-platform portfolios with strong governanceTrusted advisor: Serve as a senior advisor to R&D leadership, leveraging internal and external networks to build new organizational capabilities and offeringsCapability strategy: Set the people and capability strategy for R&D transformation, acting as a sponsor for continuous improvement and professional growth across the networkOrganizational effectiveness: Identify and solve complex business and industry challenges by driving new ideas into practical strategic options and long-term innovation roadmapsKey AccountabilitiesStrategic alignment: Accountable for enterprise-wide stakeholder alignment and the successful realisation of transformation benefitsSustainable capability: Building internal, sustainable change capability within R&D rather than relying on project-based interventionsThought leadership: Providing external and internal thought leadership on organisational readiness and transformation effectivenessSuccess MeasuresMeasurable business impact: Delivery of enterprise-wide initiatives that result in quantifiable improvements in organisational performanceNetwork consistency: Establishment of practices that result in consistent quality and the reuse of best practices across the Lonza network (CoE, R&D Centres of Excellence)Cultural evolution: Demonstrated shift in organisational behaviours and a strengthened internal capability to manage future transformationsRequired Skills & CompetenciesStrategic Stakeholder Management: Ability to lead and shape stakeholder strategy across teams and functions, ensuring alignment between scientific capability and business needsBusiness Integration: Bridging technical innovation with company and platform strategy to ensure transformation benefits are realised commercially and operationallyOrganisational Development: Setting people and capability strategies for a domain to shape a culture of continuous learning and collaborationTalent Development: Building team capability by developing senior talent and fostering inclusive, high-performance culturesCore Competencies:Influencing & Negotiation: Driving cross-functional alignment to accelerate innovation cycles and influence high-level decision-makingStrategic Execution: Execute the innovation roadmap and ensuring all initiatives integrate scientific creativity with business objectivesEmpowerment & Coaching: Empowering diverse teams to achieve strategic R&D goals and supporting professional growth across all career pathsChange Leadership: Moving beyond project-based interventions to establish permanent scientific frameworks and practices that support consistency and innovationCritical Thinking & Innovation: Fostering a culture of critical thinking and encouraging the integration of emerging methods to maintain a competitive advantageQualifications & ExperienceEducation: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Business, Psychology, Science, or EngineeringExperience: Significant experience supporting or leading large-scale organisational transformation and influencing senior stakeholders in a complex, matrixed environmentExperience in management consulting is highly desirableCertifications: Professional certification in Change Management (e.g., PROSCI), coaching, or organisational development is highly advantageousEvery day, Lonza’s 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.Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life-changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong.Why Lonza:You will feel at home at Lonza if you:Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibilityLove solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environmentAre curious, always looking to learn and improveWork collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourselfAre motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients #J-18808-Ljbffr
Associate Director, Integrated Biologics R&D Execution & Engagement Lead in Basel Arbeitgeber: Lonza Group Ltd.
Die Lonza Group Ltd. ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitenden in der Region Oberwallis nicht nur ein wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt, sondern auch ein unterstützendes und innovatives Arbeitsumfeld bietet. Unsere Unternehmenskultur fördert die persönliche und berufliche Weiterentwicklung, während wir gleichzeitig großen Wert auf Sicherheit und Teamarbeit legen. Als Werkstattleiter haben Sie die Möglichkeit, Prozesse zu optimieren und Ihr Team aktiv zu führen, was Ihnen eine bedeutende Rolle in unserem Unternehmen verleiht.
