• Job Description

  Req#: R68395

  Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s 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’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

  What Makes This Opportunity Unique

  At Lonza AG, we pride ourselves on our new way and ambitious goals. As the Director Operations Readiness, you will play a pivotal role in crafting the future of our manufacturing processes. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead and collaborate with a diverse team of professionals dedicated to achieving flawless execution and world-class results. Your contributions will be crucial in driving our success and ensuring we remain at the forefront of the industry!

  Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and support initiatives set by the asset head
  • Coordinate and integrate operational readiness plans for multiple workstreams
  • Facilitate cross-functional activities execution and resolve execution challenges
  • Plan resources, manage schedules and risks, and ensure partner alignment
  • Track performance and document lessons learned
  • Ensure operational readiness of the GMP manufacturing facility, process validation runs, commercial manufacturing, inspection readiness, and batch release
  • Lead and facilitate cross-functional workshops to ensure project alignment, solve challenges, identify gaps, and advance site strategy
  • Collaborate with Asset, Account Management, Commercial Development, and Proposals teams to assess future business opportunities
  • Provide backup support for the Asset Head

  Qualifications

  • Proven experience in manufacturing management, particularly in a GMP environment
  • Strong ability to develop, coordinate, and integrate operational plans across multiple workstreams
  • Outstanding skills in facilitating cross-functional activities and resolving execution challenges
  • Demonstrated ability to manage resources, schedules, and risks effectively
  • Excellent track record in ensuring operational readiness and leading validation and manufacturing processes
  • Strong collaborative skills with experience in leading workshops and cross-functional teams
  • Ability to assess and capitalize on future business opportunities
  • Experience providing strategic support to senior leadership

  Why Join Us?

  Join Lonza AG, where we value our employees. Experience a brand-new facility and impactful projects.

  Every 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.

  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.

• About the company

  Lonza Group is a Swiss multinational chemicals and biotechnology company, headquartered in Basel, with major facilities in Europe, North America and South Asia.

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