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

As Head Total Rewards and HR Delivery Capsules & Health Ingredients (CHI), you will shape our global Total Rewards strategy for ~3,500 employees. You will partner with CHI leaders to align rewards with business goals and culture.

You will also be responsible for the HR Delivery globally (Payroll Services, HR operations) and partner with CHI HR teams locally.

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.

• Benefits in Basel: https://bit.ly/3HZNGv2

What you will do

• Lead CHI’s global Total Rewards strategy for ~3,500 employees, partnering directly with Heads of HR and Senior Business Leaders on both daily people matters and strategic projects.

• Lead a team of two directly and partner with the CHI HR teams locally. Serve as a key member of the CHI HR Leadership Team (HRLT).

• Advise leaders on rewards, tailoring programs to local market needs while maintaining alignment with global governance and policy.

• Drive pay transparency and a pay-for-performance culture through education, communication tools, and coaching for managers and HR.

• Support compensation-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and organizational changes, ensuring smooth integration of programs.

• Run annual cycles, market benchmarking, and the design of salary ranges and grading frameworks.

• Manage the intersection of rewards and operations, specifically overseeing the integration of vendors and payroll services and systems to ensure seamless delivery.

• Ensure compliance with compensation regulations across regions, navigating complex legal requirements and regional nuances.

What we are looking for

• Extensive Total Rewards leadership (ideally 15+ years) in multinational organizations; proven track record leading global reward programs.

• Strong consulting and influence skills; able to act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership in a complex matrix environment.

• Advanced analytics and Excel skills; skilled in reporting, presentations, and facilitating complex materials for executive audiences.

• Proven project management experience; ability to execute multiple parallel initiatives in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

• Deep experience with HR systems and the technical integration between benefit providers, vendors, and payroll.

• Specific experience redesigning US benefits and managing the associated vendor/payroll ecosystems is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field; 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.