Manufacturing Transformation Lead (m/w/d) - Director Level

About the role

The Manufacturing Transformation Lead (Director level) at Lonza's Advanced Industry unit translates the evolving scientific and process roadmaps of Integrated Biologics, Advanced Synthesis and Specialized Modalities into future manufacturing concepts that support unit-cost ambition. The role works closely with Platforms, R&D and Strategic Innovation, applies advanced technologies such as process intensification, PAT, automation and touchless operations, and leads pilots starting with Mammalian DS and Bioconjugation DS. It is based in Basel, Switzerland.

Key responsibilities

• Align with Platform, R&D and Strategic Innovation roadmaps and translate them into manufacturing concepts, operating requirements and cost implications
• Lead unit-cost diagnostics and future-state manufacturing design, coordinating matrixed platform, site and functional resources
• Translate future manufacturing concepts into requirements for equipment, automation, data, facility and lab capabilities, and integrate solutions from other Advanced Industry workstreams
• Synchronize requirements and increments with the Program Integration & Scale-Up Lead
• Convert pilot learnings into reusable manufacturing concepts and design principles, and support replication across platforms, sites and future builds
• Contribute to prioritizing future Manufacturing Transformation Lead pilots and use cases

Required profile

• Bachelor or Master in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing, process technologies, operations and GMP requirements
• Ability to diagnose cost and productivity drivers and use economics to guide concept choices and pilot priorities
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional pilots and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority
• Experience structuring hypotheses, decision criteria, risks and dependencies for complex pilots
• Fluent English

What we offer

• A competitive salary plus lifestyle, family and leisure benefits
• Relocation support for eligible candidates
• An agile career, dynamic work culture and an inclusive, ethical workplace