Head of Data, Digital and AI — Lonza
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
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
- Define and lead the enterprise Data, Digital & AI strategy, aligning priorities, investments, and capabilities with long-term business objectives.
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead the enterprise Data, Digital & AI strategy, aligning priorities, investments, and capabilities with long-term business objectives.
- Drive the development and adoption of enterprise data, AI, automation, and digital solutions that improve decision-making, productivity, and business performance.
- Establish and lead the Digital & Data Office, driving governance, standards, data quality, literacy, and enterprise-wide adoption.
- Lead the development of scalable cloud, data, and AI platforms, ensuring security, compliance, interoperability, and operational excellence.
- Drive the industrialization of AI through robust governance, lifecycle management, responsible AI practices, and measurable value realization.
- Lead digital transformation and intelligent automation initiatives, delivering sustainable improvements across business and operational processes.
- Establish a product and platform operating model that enables strong collaboration between business and technology teams to deliver measurable outcomes.
Company and context
- Build and develop a high-performing global organization while managing strategic partnerships and advising senior leadership on emerging data, digital, and AI opportunities. Key Requirements
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline;
- MBA or PhD preferred.
- Significant leadership experience (+15 years) in Data, Digital, AI, Analytics, or Technology roles within complex global organizations.
- Proven track record of defining and delivering enterprise-wide data, AI, digital, and transformation strategies.
- Strong experience building and scaling cloud, data, analytics, and AI platforms that deliver measurable business value.
- Demonstrated expertise in data governance, enterprise architecture, operating model transformation, and digital capability development.
- Experience leading large-scale digital transformation, automation, and AI initiatives within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, CDMO, or other regulated environments.
- Strong understanding of AI governance, MLOps, data management, compliance, and quality requirements within regulated industries.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across global matrix organizations.
Additional details
- Build and develop a high-performing global organization while managing strategic partnerships and advising senior leadership on emerging data, digital, and AI opportunities.
Notes and original content
- Key Requirements
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 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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