Associate Director, Integrated Biologics R&D Portfolio Lead 80-100% (m/f/d) — Lonza
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Today
Role overview
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.
- 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.
- Key responsibilities: Portfolio strategy & prioritization
- Translate R&D and business strategy into a balanced portfolio of initiatives, investments, and innovation opportunities
- & experience Education
- Ph.D., Master's degree, or equivalent experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, Business, or related discipline Experience
Main responsibilities
- Key responsibilities: Portfolio strategy & prioritization
- Translate R&D and business strategy into a balanced portfolio of initiatives, investments, and innovation opportunities
- Establish portfolio prioritization frameworks, governance and process based on strategic fit, value, risk, feasibility, and resource requirements
- Leverage technology trends, competitive intelligence, market insights, and external innovation signals to identify areas where R&D investment should be increased, accelerated, redirected, or reduced, ensuring a robust and future-ready innovation portfolio + network beyond R&D (SM, CD consolidate inputs… -> actionalable)
- Support leadership in making data-driven investment and resource allocation decisions
- Continuously assess portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to maximise value delivery Innovation insights
- Identify emerging scientific, technological, market, and industry trends that could influence R&D strategy and competitive positioning
- Generate actionable innovation insights through external scouting, benchmarking, competitive intelligence, and collaboration with internal experts
- Translate innovation opportunities into strategic options, business cases, and investment recommendations
- Support development of long-term innovation roadmaps and strategic growth opportunities Business value & financial acumen
Key requirements
- & experience Education
- Ph.D., Master's degree, or equivalent experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, Business, or related discipline Experience
- Significant experience in portfolio management, strategy, innovation, consulting, business transformation, or R&D leadership
- Experience in strategic and/or management consulting is highly desirable
Company and context
- Skilled in navigating organizational complexity and competing priorities Innovation insights & capability building
- Strong strategic thinking and innovation mindset
- Ability to identify emerging trends and convert insights into actionable opportunities
- Experience translating scientific and technical developments into business implications and strategic recommendations
- Drive capability building and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning across the R&D network Portfolio & program leadership
- Expertise in portfolio management, prioritization, and governance
- Ability to balance short-term delivery with long-term strategic objectives
- Strong systems thinking and end-to-end perspective Execution excellence
- Ability to structure complex and ambiguous problems
- Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities
Additional details
- Key responsibilities: Portfolio strategy & prioritization
- Continuously assess portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to maximise value delivery Innovation insights
- Support development of long-term innovation roadmaps and strategic growth opportunities Business value & financial acumen
- Act as a translator between scientific, technical, operational, and business communities Portfolio governance & decision support
- Ensure decisions are supported by robust analysis, insights, and risk assessment
- Deep understanding of how R&D activities translate into commercial and operational value Advanced stakeholder management
- Skilled in navigating organizational complexity and competing priorities Innovation insights & capability building
- Drive capability building and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning across the R&D network Portfolio & program leadership
- Strong systems thinking and end-to-end perspective Execution excellence Qualifications & experience
- Ph.D., Master's degree, or equivalent experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, Business, or related discipline
Notes and original content
- Key responsibilities:
- Portfolio strategy & prioritization
- Continuously assess portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to maximise value delivery
- Innovation insights
- Support development of long-term innovation roadmaps and strategic growth opportunities
- Business value & financial acumen
- Act as a translator between scientific, technical, operational, and business communities
- Portfolio governance & decision support
- Core competencies
- Business acumen
Questions about this listing
What salary does Lonza offer for this role?
Lonza lists CHF 127'000 - 211'500 gross per year for this position in Basel. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Lonza offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Lonza during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Basel?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Basel can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Basel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Lonza?
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