Associate Director, Asset Design and Innovation 80-100% (m/f/d)

The actual location of this job is in , Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Based in , Switzerland, and working in close collaboration with cross-functional global teams, including Global Engineering, MSAT, Quality, and the Advanced Synthesis Strategy Team. The Associate Director, Asset Design and Innovation (m/f/d) will lead the development and implementation of innovative, cost-efficient, and compliant manufacturing solutions. Your focus will be on driving technological advancements and asset design to support strategic growth projects.

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below.

• Benefits in Visp:

What you will do:

• Drive innovation in asset design and manufacturing technologies to ensure state-of-the-art, reliable, and cost-effective operations.

• Evaluate and implement solutions that optimize operational expenditure (OpEx) and lifecycle costs.

• Create and own the respective business case

• Ensure integration of solutions into strategic growth projects while maintaining cGMP compliance and adherence to safety standards

• Share best practices and establish a manufacturing innovation platform across the Advanced Synthesis network.

• Support the Director of Operations in defining and executing strategic transformation initiatives.

What we are looking for:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biologics, or a related scientific discipline.

• Proven experience in leading complex projects in a matrix organization within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Strong knowledge in technology, engineering, regulatory compliance, and operational safety.

• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets and delivering against performance targets.

• Innovative mindset with the ability to think beyond traditional boundaries; experience with Lonza systems and processes is a plus.

• Fluent in English; German proficiency is a plus.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?

Apply now.

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