Head of Small Molecules Development and Small/mid

Vor 7 Tagen


Visp, Schweiz Lonza Vollzeit

Switzerland, VispToday, 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.

As member of SM Operations Leadership Team, the Head of Small Molecules Development and Small/Mid Scale Operations has primary responsibility to oversee the activities within the development services and small to mid scale manufacturing activities of Small Molecules in Visp (named Launch Plant, SSP, Chemical Development Services) as well as for the newly built facilities in this area (Aurinia, Fugu I Mono and Multipurpose Plant, Clovis Mono plant).He/she is accountable that all products are produced according to safety and compliance requirements, on time / in full and within the given cost objectives and drives continuous improvement and innovation in order to improve and sustain the asset’s long-term profitability.

This is a great opportunity to become a part of a fast growing site in a beautiful corner of the world.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Leadership of the Development Services and Small/Mid Scale Operations Organization in Visp consisting out of the department heads for Manufacturing, Personnel, Logistics & Infrastructure, Safety and Operational Excellence
- Ensures that the facilities are in continuous state of readiness for production and compliant with all safety and quality requirements (audit readiness).
- Oversees the planning and execution of business and maintenance capex projects and ensures they are aligned with the SM Asset strategy and the Visp Site masterplan. Provides operational leadership to support divisional growth capex projects.
- Constantly drives performance via continuous improvement initiatives and nurture a lean mindset in the sense of Lonza’s business management system (LBMS) thorough the whole organization
- Responsible for the asset’s performance, development & implementation of the assets strategy in alignment with the Small Molecule divisional strategy Engagement in alignment with divisional business and operations network strategy.

**Key requirements**:

- Bachelor or Master degree (preferred) in a Science / Engineering related field such as Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or equivalent
- In depth knowledge of drug substances manufacturing, GMP and safe work environment leadership, delivery of RFT, and leadership and development of leadership teams delivering to targets in a multi-layered organization.
- Lean practitioner and Green/Black Belt Certification will be an advantage
- Ability to inspire a large organization by articulating a vision in an exciting manner, develop leaders, and translate strategies developed in to executable and actionable plans. Strong business understanding.
- Strong Leadership and Stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication skills and interaction with all kinds of internal and external interfaces
- Fluency in English, German will be an advantage

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.

**Reference: R47619**:



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