MES Business Solution Manager 80-100%

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

Join our global MES team as a Business Solution Manager, where you will drive best‑practice MODA‑ES implementations, shape process standards, and support multiple manufacturing sites on a high‑impact growth journey. In this role, you will collaborate with cross‑functional partners, guide stakeholders through complex MES project phases, and ensure seamless integration, documentation, and application deployment aligned with global standards. Check out Your Career in Drug Product  Services at Lonza!

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 Stein: https://bit.ly/42DlBDk 

What you will do:

• Drive MES implementation activities across global manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with MODA‑ES best practices, standards, and project timelines.

• Guide and support site teams through each phase of MES deployment, including process modelling, validation activities, and documentation updates.

• Collaborate closely with IT project managers and cross‑functional partners to integrate MES with Lonza systems and maintain high-quality system interfaces.

• Maintain and enhance MES application standards, managing system gaps, contributing to the global roadmap, and helping sites prioritize critical needs.

• Liaise with stakeholders and vendors to define application roadmaps, ensure consistent deployment practices, and support cost and savings estimations.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in MES implementation across multiple phases, ideally with exposure to platforms such as MODA‑ES, Pas‑X, Syncade, or similar systems. Ideally experience in MES application deployment.

• Ability to work independently in a complex, global environment, managing multiple tasks while guiding sites through best‑practice MES processes.

• Fluency in English (German language skills are a plus) with strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with confidence engaging senior partners and cross‑functional teams.

• Educational background in Life Sciences, IT, or a related field, paired with hands‑on experience in the GMP regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

• Solid understanding of manufacturing IT systems and integrations, with the curiosity and capability to learn new tools and technologies quickly.

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.

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