Director Global CHI Innovation Strategy & PMO (H/F)

What you will get
 

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.

• Relocation support for eligible candidate

The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

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.

For our Colmar, France | Lonza, we are hiring a driven Director R&D PMO & innovation strategy will enable long term top- and bottom line growth.

What you will do

• PMO Stage-gate Process : Develop and deploy a best in class PMO standard  approach  across  CHI.  Guard  operational  excellence  in execution  globally  for  CHI  through  a  uniform  and  clear  process, standard templates, a clear decision making process for all types of innovation projects.

• PMO  delivery  (Front  end  innovation) : Lead  the  translation  of  the innovation strategy into programs and coach the program teams until business cases are approved / projects are established.

• PMO  delivery  (Feasibility  to  Launch) : Lead  programs  through  the feasibility  and  development  stages  with  attention  to  cross-dept. alignment and timeline adherence, until ready for Launch authorization.

• PMO delivery (Launch to commercial): co-lead a strong governance with  SGRM  on  commercial  scale-up  of  new  innovation  products,  to drive revenue and profit growth.

• Innovation  Strategy : Lead  the  development  and  implementation  of the global empty capsules, dosage form solutions and health ingredients  long  term  innovation  strategy,  to  include  product  and  technology innovation for the business segments and the 3 RBU’s.

What we are looking for

• Master in Science (Chemical, Biochemical) or Engineering, other relevant field consider

• Solid experience in Innovation / Program Management

• English fluent, French and asset

• Willingness to travel (approx. 25%)

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.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.