Senior Automation Strategist

At Lonza, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Automation Strategist to lead our EMEA operations team. As a key member of our global automation organization, you will be responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership for large-scale capital projects in Europe, excluding Visp Switzerland.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader with strong automation capabilities to join our team and drive innovation within our organization. With your expertise in process control systems, including PCS, PLCs, EBR, and MES systems, you will ensure that our projects are executed flawlessly and on schedule.

As a Senior Automation Strategist, you will be responsible for:

• Providing technical leadership and ensuring flawless direct support in the execution and delivery of automation capital projects within Lonza.
• Supporting regional local automation & MES teams to successfully implement the automation aspects of projects on time, in scope, and on budget.
• Leading and coordinating within cross-functional teams consisting of internal Lonza customers such as Capital Engineering Project Management, Site Operations, Validation, and Quality Assurance to properly determine design needs of multiple simultaneous projects of varying size.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships (master service agreements) with technology suppliers and third-party contractors.
• Establishing, communicating, and implementing a global strategy to standardize automation & MES systems across Lonza, in partnership with GE Platforms.

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience with design and operation of API/Biopharmaceutical facilities, both manufacturing and support systems (cGMP manufacturing, pilot plant & laboratories).
• Proven experience with and technically strong in process control systems including PCS, PLCs, EBR, and MES systems.
• Proven experience in project organization, management, and coordination associated with the execution of capital projects in an industrial environment.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year. We offer a competitive salary package, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits program. In return, you can expect to work with a dynamic and fast-paced team, where every day you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.