The actual location of this job is in Basel, Switzerland. Relocationassistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

As Senior Director, Head HRIS for Capsules & Health Ingredients (CHI), you will define and deliver the global HRIS strategy across CHI. You will lead a team managing core HR applications, including Workday and Kronos, and partner closely with senior leaders from CHI HR and IT to enable efficient, scalable HR processes.

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.

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What you will do:

• Define and implement the HRIS strategy for CHI across global and local systems.

• Manage core HR applications, including Workday and Kronos, ensuring consistent and reliable system performance.

• Manage vendor relationships with AMS partners and coordinate key system activities.

• Partner with HR, IT and project managers to ensure effective delivery of HR technology initiatives.

• Act as the point of escalation for HRIS-related issues across CHI.

• Lead and develop the HRIS team supporting Tier 1 queries, system updates, UAT and issue resolution

• Provide HRIS training, updates and solutions to HR user groups and HR Services teams.

What we are looking for:

• 15+ years of HR systems experience, including at least three years leading HRIS globally.

• Strong ability to translate business needs into HRIS solutions that scale across regions.

• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, consulting and relationship management across matrix environments.

• Strong project management capabilities with experience leading complex, multi-system initiatives.

• Advanced analytical, reporting and presentation skills, including Excel expertise .

• Comfortable working through ambiguity with a proactive, solutions -focused mindset.

• Master’s degree preferred; fluent in English.

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. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Lonza’s Capsules & Health Ingredients business is the trusted partner for innovative products, including capsules and health ingredients, customization services and end-to-end dosage form solutions for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.