Lonza is seeking a Head of Site Development and Support Services to join the team in Visp, Switzerland. This role is critical for ensuring the continued growth and competitiveness of the Visp site, focusing on strategic site master planning, infrastructure development, and the Visp Innovation Program. The position ensures high-quality, compliant support services and fosters innovation and operational excellence across Shared Infrastructure.
Tasks
- Define and execute the long-term site development strategy to ensure the competitiveness, sustainability, and future growth of the Visp site.
- Partner with the Site Head and senior leaders to shape strategic priorities, investment plans, and resource allocation aligned with site and corporate objectives.
- Head the Transformation Office of the Visp Innovation Program, driving governance, portfolio management, value realization, risk management, and executive reporting.
- Oversee major infrastructure and workplace initiatives that enhance productivity, employee experience, sustainability, and business performance.
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation, compliance, and cost-effective delivery across Support services including Facility Management, Central Services, and Central Hygiene.
- Develop a high-performing organization of 100+ employees and external partners, fostering accountability, collaboration, and customer focus.
- Influence senior decision-making and ensure transparent governance, performance management, and alignment across platforms, functions, and executive stakeholders.
Requirements
- 10+ years of leadership experience with a proven track record of leading large-scale transformation initiatives within complex industrial environments, ideally in the CDMO, pharmaceutical, chemical, life sciences, or related industries.
- Strong ability to define long-term strategies, translate vision into execution, and drive measurable business outcomes.
- Experience managing significant CAPEX/OPEX budgets, investment portfolios, and business cases to maximize value creation and resource effectiveness.
- Demonstrated success in delivering complex programs and strategic initiatives with tangible business impact.
- Deep understanding of operational excellence principles and a track record of improving productivity, efficiency, innovation, and organizational performance.
- Proven ability to lead large, diverse organizations, build talent, and successfully drive organizational change.
- Strong influencing and communication skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders including Executive Committee.
- Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Business-fluent in German and English.
- Project Management Certifications such as PMP, Prince 2 are a plus.
Benefits
Lonza offers the satisfaction of improving lives around the world and making a meaningful difference. Employees are given the opportunity to own their careers and contribute ideas that genuinely improve the world.
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Das Team
The role leads a team of over 100 employees plus outsourced service partners and collaborates with senior leaders and executive stakeholders.