IT Business Partner, Integrated Biologics — Lonza
- Location
- Visp
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
Role Purpose & Scope*
(why does this job exist and what scope does it cover?)
Serve as the strategic interface between the business platform and IT, shaping a multi‑year technology roadmap, orchestrating delivery across global sites, and ensuring GxP‑compliant platforms (where applicable) deliver measurable outcomes (cost, quality, speed).
- Role Purpose & Scope
- (why does this job exist and what scope does it cover?)
- Strategic Partnership & Business Alignment
- Serve as the primary IT liaison to business platform leadership teams, aligning technology strategy to business goals and operational priorities
- (Min. requirements to perform assigned tasks) Education/Degree Required
- 7–12+ years in IT roles, with at least several years in business partnering, IT strategy, manufacturing IT, or enterprise platforms.
Main responsibilities
- Strategic Partnership & Business Alignment
- Serve as the primary IT liaison to business platform leadership teams, aligning technology strategy to business goals and operational priorities
- Co‑create technology-enabled business strategies (e.g., via Collaboration Pods/C‑Pods or business platform councils).
- Identify and shape digital transformation opportunities, advising leaders on emerging technologies and their feasibility.
- Responsible for end to end demand qualification & intake
- Innovation & digital transformation enablement aligned with business strategy and priorities
- Quality, security & compliance accountability for the platform and corresponding sites Portfolio, Product & Program Leadership
- Lead the IT project/portfolio for the business platform: prioritization, business case development, resource allocation, and execution oversight.
- Drive consistent IT product delivery across internal and external manufacturing networks (critical for CMDO external partners).
- Oversee IT roadmap development, including technologies supporting manufacturing, quality, ERP/MES/QAD systems, data products, and automation. Governance participation under the new TOM
Key requirements
- (Min. requirements to perform assigned tasks) Education/Degree Required*
- 7–12+ years in IT roles, with at least several years in business partnering, IT strategy, manufacturing IT, or enterprise platforms.
- Experience in regulated industries (biopharma, medical, manufacturing) preferred.
- Demonstrated success in leading multi-functional IT initiatives and working within matrix environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or Business;
- Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Lonza is a global leader in pharma and biotech manufacturing.
- The company operates major production facilities in Visp (Valais), Basel, and Stein (Aargau), Switzerland.
What the company offers
- Participate in business strategy setting, Value delivery measurement, KPIs, and benefit realization tracking together with the business
Company and context
- Ability to lead change, coach business partners, and drive organizational adoption of new technology.
- Skilled in navigating ambiguity and influencing without authority—common in matrixed global operations.
Additional details
- Quality, security & compliance accountability for the platform and corresponding sites Portfolio, Product & Program Leadership
- Oversee IT roadmap development, including technologies supporting manufacturing, quality, ERP/MES/QAD systems, data products, and automation. Governance participation under the new TOM
- Assign the right product managers/owners to key initiatives. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
- Support operational troubleshooting while maintaining strategic focus—balancing deep business understanding with selective operational involvement. F People Management and site IT leadership
- Capability building & maturity uplift / people development
- (e.g. technical, interpersonal, problem solving) Interpersonal & Relationship Skills
- Emotional intelligence—empathy, stakeholder empathy, conflict resolution. Cognitive & Strategic Skills
- Strategic foresight—anticipating external trends, technology shifts, and business risks. Personal Effectiveness
- Consultative mindset—questioning assumptions, co‑creating solutions. Leadership & Change Capability
- Qualifications (Min. requirements to perform assigned tasks)
Notes and original content
- Responsibilities*
- Quality, security & compliance accountability for the platform and corresponding sites
- Portfolio, Product & Program Leadership
- Oversee IT roadmap development, including technologies supporting manufacturing, quality, ERP/MES/QAD systems, data products, and automation.
- Governance participation under the new TOM
- Assign the right product managers/owners to key initiatives.
- Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
- Support operational troubleshooting while maintaining strategic focus—balancing deep business understanding with selective operational involvement.
- F People Management and site IT leadership
- (e.g. technical, interpersonal, problem solving)
Questions about this listing
What salary does Lonza offer for this role?
Lonza lists CHF 83'000 - 138'500 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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