Director, EI&C Systems, Visp (m/d/f) (80-100%)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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.

We are hiring a driven Director, EI&C Systems, Visp. In this role you will provide direction to the team and work closely together with other engineering disciplines.

Join our ambitious team and help deliver world-class engineering projects. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to innovative Engineering projects in Switzerland !

The role is based in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading the EI&C IT/OT Team within the EI&C Engineering department.

• Project Engineering: Planning and implementation of complex technical projects in all phases (evaluation, basic and detailed planning, piloting, technology transfer, realization of investment projects and optimization of current installations) for Visp.

• Plan, direct and supervise the engineering and OT system maintenance activities within his team.

• Building a successful team with a well-developed sense of commercial acumen combined with strong traditional project management & engineering skills.

• Implement best practice for engineering and project management.

• Champion continuous education and actively supporting career development.

• Development and implementation of the future automation strategy and OT technology to ensure that Lonza uses state of the art technologies.

• Create a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation

• Develop a Project Engineering Culture that goes beyond industry standards in terms of innovation, speed and agility.

• Supervising all aspects of large project engineering design from Project initiation to handover.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor or Master in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

• Proficient in German and English

• Excellent leadership skills and proven experience in a leadership role

• Broad expertise in the field of EI&C and OT systems

• Strong project management skills, with a good commercial acumen

• Can build and develop strong teams

• Comprehension for business and finance processes

Why Lonza ?

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.

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