Executive Director, IT Business Partner – Advanced Synthesis — Lonza
- Location
- CH
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 7 days ago
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
- Serve as the primary strategic IT partner to business platform leadership, aligning technology strategy with business priorities, operational objectives, and long-term growth plans
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary strategic IT partner to business platform leadership, aligning technology strategy with business priorities, operational objectives, and long-term growth plans
- Shape and execute the platform's multi-year technology roadmap, identifying digital transformation opportunities and enabling business value through data, automation, AI, and enterprise technologies
- Own the end-to-end demand management, prioritization, and delivery of platform-specific digital products and IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategy and cross-platform standards
- Lead the platform IT portfolio, including business case development, investment prioritization, resource allocation, and execution governance
- Partner with Enterprise Solutions, Digital & Data, Infrastructure, Security, and Site IT teams to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant technology solutions across manufacturing, quality, ERP/MES, automation, and data platforms
- Support major platform expansion initiatives, capital projects, and M&A activities by ensuring technology readiness and successful IT integration
- Build trusted relationships across business leadership, manufacturing sites, quality, supply chain, and other key stakeholders, acting as the primary advisor on technology strategy and digital innovation
- Ensure compliance with IT governance, cybersecurity, GxP, regulatory, and data integrity requirements while supporting audits and platform governance activities
- Monitor portfolio performance through KPIs, value realization metrics, and operational performance reviews, driving continuous improvement across IT services and digital capabilities
Application process
- 10+ years of experience in IT leadership, IT Business Partnering, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Applications, or Technology Strategy within global organizations
- Proven experience partnering with senior business leaders to define technology strategy and deliver measurable business outcomes
- Strong understanding of manufacturing IT, enterprise platforms, digital products, automation, data, AI, ERP/MES environments, and technology-enabled business transformation
Company and context
- Experience leading complex technology portfolios, digital product delivery, and cross-functional programmes within matrixed organizations
- Strong knowledge of regulated industries such as life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, or advanced manufacturing
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and drive strategic decisions without direct authority
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, consulting, and executive presentation skills with the ability to translate complex technology topics into business value
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with experience building business cases and driving value realization
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
- Passion for innovation, digital transformation, and building high-performing teams in a fast-paced, global environment
- 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.
Additional details
- Lead and develop platform IT teams, including Site IT Leaders and Product Owners, fostering capability development, collaboration, and a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
Notes and original content
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field required;
- Master's degree preferred
Questions about this listing
What salary does Lonza offer for this role?
Lonza lists CHF 85'500 - 129'500 gross per year for this position in CH. 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?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Lonza's original listing at lonza.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
