Associate Director, Asset Design and Innovation 80-100% (m/f/d) — Lonza
- Location
- CH
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 83 days ago
Role overview
The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland.
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
Based in Visp , Switzerland, this role operates at the interface of Operations, Engineering and Strategic Growth Projects within the Advanced Synthesis network.
- The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland.
- Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
- Beyond individual projects, the role actively shapes a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and innovation across the global network and may take key responsibilities in selected global strategic growth initiatives. What you will get:
- An agile career and a dynamic work culture.
- in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi What you will do:
- Proactively identify, evaluate and drive opportunities to improve asset design and manufacturing technologies, delivering measurable gains in cost, reliability and performance.
Main responsibilities
- Beyond individual projects, the role actively shapes a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and innovation across the global network and may take key responsibilities in selected global strategic growth initiatives. 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.
What the company offers
- in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi What you will do:
- Proactively identify, evaluate and drive opportunities to improve asset design and manufacturing technologies, delivering measurable gains in cost, reliability and performance.
- Take full end-to-end ownership for innovation initiatives in growth projects – from idea generation and feasibility assessment through business case development, implementation oversight and benefit realization.
- Independently evaluate, propose and justify solutions that optimize operational expenditure (OpEx) and asset lifecycle costs by design.
- Actively integrate forward-looking, fit-for-purpose solutions into strategic growth projects while ensuring full cGMP compliance and adherence to safety standards.
- Continuously challenge the status quo, share best practices and actively contribute to building a sustainable manufacturing innovation platform across the Advanced Synthesis network.
- Support and constructively challenge by proactively contributing ideas, insights and execution power to strategic transformation initiatives. What we are looking for:
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biologics, or a related scientific discipline.
- Senior-level, self-driven leader with a proven track record of identifying opportunities and converting them into sustainable operational and business impact.
- Demonstrated ability to independently set direction, take full ownership and drive complex, cross-functional initiatives to successful completion in a global matrix environment.
Application process
- now.
- Lonza is a global leader in pharma and biotech manufacturing.
- The company operates major production facilities in Visp (Valais), Basel, and Stein (Aargau), Switzerland.
Additional details
- Beyond individual projects, the role actively shapes a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and innovation across the global network and may take key responsibilities in selected global strategic growth initiatives.
- Benefits in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi
- Support and constructively challenge by proactively contributing ideas, insights and execution power to strategic transformation initiatives. What we are looking for:
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, enabling alignment and momentum across functions and leadership levels.
- German proficiency is a plus.
Notes and original content
- What you will get:
- What you will do:
- Support and constructively challenge by proactively contributing ideas, insights and execution power to strategic transformation initiatives.
- What we are looking for:
- Fluent in English;
- About Lonza
Questions about this listing
What salary does Lonza offer for this role?
Lonza lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 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 Valais?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Valais 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 Valais's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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