Director, Strategy CHI

Based in Basel, Switzerland, this high-impact leadership role places you at the helm of the global strategy for our Capsules & Health Ingredients (CHI) division during a pivotal divestment phase. It’s a rare opportunity to shape the commercial future of a market leader while driving the value creation initiatives that fund the next generation of healthcare. 

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

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 Basel: https://bit.ly/3HZNGv2 

What you will do: 

• Own the Global Strategy: Lead the creation, governance, and execution of the Lonza Capsugel’s business platform strategy to drive revenue growth and market penetration. 

• Drive Value Creation: Direct cross-functional leaders to identify and execute impactful divisional projects across regions and globally to further drive Lonza Capsugel’s market leadership 

• Direct Executive Reporting: Work directly for the VP of Strategic Growth & Revenue Management and the VP Head of Finance, while advising the Lonza Capsugel’s President and Executive Leadership Team. 

• Govern Strategic Reviews: Prepare and execute the Business Strategic Review processes for approval by the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. 

• Shape the Divestment Story: Support executive leadership and external advisors in navigating the business through the divestment process including direct accountability for key initiatives

• Collaborate Across the Matrix: Partner with global stakeholders across R&D, Sales, Operations, Procurement, Quality, IT, and HR to ensure a unified approach to productivity, innovation and growth. 

• Lead Through Influence: Mentor and steer a global team of experts, managing high-stakes initiatives like M&A opportunities and large-scale capital investments. 

What we are looking for: 

• 10+ Years of Strategic Leadership: Progressive experience in strategy, project management, or sales/ marketing within the Life Sciences, Pharma, Nutraceutical or Consumer Health industries. 

• Expertise in B2B Strategy: Deep knowledge of market sizing, product-market fit, complex business models, competitive analysis, and the ability to translate data into actionable commercial plans. 

• Executive-Level Influence: Proven success in aligning senior and executive leadership around complex, global business initiatives. 

• Financial Mastery: Strong financial acumen with experience managing a P&L or mapping strategic storylines directly to financial performance and ROI. 

• Agile Problem Solving: A "divestment-ready" mindset with the ability to draft concise, high-impact narratives under tight timelines and strict confidentiality. 

• Global Perspective: Experience working across multiple continents and cultures, with the ability to travel up to 25% to support global business units. 

• Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Life Sciences required; an MBA or professional certifications (e.g., PMP) are highly preferred to solve complex business problems. 

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.  

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.  

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.