Associate Director, Scientific Digital Lead – Bioconjugation — Lonza
- Location
- Visp
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 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.
Join Lonza and help shape the future of bioconjugation through digital innovation.
- The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland.
- Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
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.
Company and context
- Act as a thought leader and mentor, helping grow digital capabilities across the organization. What we are looking for:
- PhD in Chemistry, Bioconjugation, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Computational Sciences, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Solid experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO, CRO, or related scientific environments.
- Experience applying digital, data science, computational, or AI-driven approaches to research and development challenges.
- Proven ability to translate scientific needs into scalable digital products, capabilities, or solutions.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience with digital transformation, scientific workflow digitalization, analytics, AI/ML, or innovation strategy is advantageous. About Lonza
- At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength.
- With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow.
- Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together.
Additional details
- You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week).
- The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits
- Act as a thought leader and mentor, helping grow digital capabilities across the organization. What we are looking for:
- Experience with digital transformation, scientific workflow digitalization, analytics, AI/ML, or innovation strategy is advantageous.
Notes and original content
- What you will get:
- What you will do:
- Act as a thought leader and mentor, helping grow digital capabilities across the organization.
- What we are looking for:
- About Lonza
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 Visp. 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.
How do I apply for this position at Lonza?
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