CHI, Global MES Lead (m/f/d)

Today Lonza is a global leader in life sciences. 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.

Lonza’s Capsules & Health Ingredients business is the trusted partner for innovative products, including capsules and health ingredients, customization services and end-to-end dosage form solutions for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies.

We are hiring a driven Global MES Lead to enhance innovation and implement sophisticated technologies in our CHI operations.

The position can be based in Bornem (BE), Colmar (FR), Greenwood (US) or Puebla (MEX).

In this role you will coordinate & manage a technical team in the development and implementation of all MES & production floor systems utilized in the capsule manufacturing network to support the CHI Automation & Digitalization roadmap.

• Assimilate the strengths of global & local MES&IT partners to ensure a focused, prioritized, and standard deployment of capsule technologies across the manufacturing network.

• Leverage opportunities for setting technology standards and coordinate technology development to increase Automation Roadmap delivery efficiency.

• Actively contribute in the execution of projects activities like: scope, functional specification, technical specification, development reviews, testing and validation.

• Build global transparency on all MES & production floor projects as well as on all engineer resources allocation

• Develop strategic roadmap for medium- and longer-term technology developments and deployments within area of MES to support Capsule Manufacturing strategic and business objectives.

• Identify and direct, in conjunction with all technology stakeholders in R&D, engineering, controls, MES and IT, opportunities to apply new technologies to improve the Hard Capsules and DFS manufacturing process.

• Realize and coordinate activities in order to assure compliance with the requirements of the Quality, Environmental and Safety Management System, the IPEC’s (international Pharmaceutical Excipients Council), Good Manufacturing Practices Guide for bulk pharmaceutical excipients, the CE certification guidelines (for prototype models and replication systems), applicable legislative requirements and the organization’s policies.

• Master in the field of Engineering or IT.

• Proficient in English, French or Dutch an advantage

• Experienced with Manufacturing environment and Manufacturing systems/ production floor systems

• Proven positive Project Management experience

• Strong leadership skills with a global interaction capability.

• Ability to travel (<10%)

Why Lonza?

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.

Inclusion is one of Lonza’s core values. We understand the value of our differences and the benefits they bring to our company, community, and culture. We recognize the value of every person’s contribution, regardless of characteristics, preferences, and beliefs – including race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and religion.