Senior Director Strategy — Lonza
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 5 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 Strategy Development & Advisory
- Support the development and execution of business platform and corporate strategies, ensuring alignment with Lonza’s growth ambitions.
- & Experience
- Many years of experience in corporate strategy, business development, investment banking, management consulting, or related fields, preferably within the pharma, biotech, CDMO, or life sciences sector.
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities Strategy Development & Advisory
- Support the development and execution of business platform and corporate strategies, ensuring alignment with Lonza’s growth ambitions.
- Act as a sparring partner to senior leaders, providing data-driven insights, strategic options, and recommendations.
- Conduct industry research, trend analysis, and scenario planning to assess market opportunities and risks.
- Prepare decision-making materials for senior leadership, ensuring transparency, depth, and strategic relevance.
- Engage with cross-functional teams to validate strategic hypotheses and refine cases. Market & Competitive Intelligence
- Analyse market dynamics, innovation trends, driven movements, and customer needs to advise strategy.
- Conduct benchmarking studies to identify Lonza’s competitive edge and areas for differentiation.
- Monitor and evaluate industry shifts, exciting technologies, and investment trends to provide proactive recommendations.
- Synthesize complex market insights into executive-level strategic reports and presentations. Business & Financial Analysis
Key requirements
- & Experience
- Many years of experience in corporate strategy, business development, investment banking, management consulting, or related fields, preferably within the pharma, biotech, CDMO, or life sciences sector.
- Strong analytical background with experience in market research, financial modelling, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
- Validated ability to analyse sophisticated business problems, develop strategic insights, and present clear recommendations.
- Strong experience in financial modelling, market research, and competitive analysis.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, with a structured and analytical mindset.
- Outstanding communication and storytelling skills, with experience engaging senior leaders.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong project leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred but not required.
- 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.
Additional details
- Key Responsibilities Strategy Development & Advisory
- Engage with cross-functional teams to validate strategic hypotheses and refine cases. Market & Competitive Intelligence
- Synthesize complex market insights into executive-level strategic reports and presentations. Business & Financial Analysis
- Support capital allocation discussions by assessing ROI, alignments, and risks of key critical initiatives. Corporate Development & M&A Support Qualifications & Experience
Notes and original content
- Key Responsibilities
- Strategy Development & Advisory
- Engage with cross-functional teams to validate strategic hypotheses and refine cases.
- Market & Competitive Intelligence
- Synthesize complex market insights into executive-level strategic reports and presentations.
- Business & Financial Analysis
- Support capital allocation discussions by assessing ROI, alignments, and risks of key critical initiatives.
- Corporate Development & M&A Support
- Qualifications & Experience
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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