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

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Our BioConjugates division is experiencing dynamic growth, as a Head of Shift BioConjugates - Eden you will compete at the highest levels, strictly adhering to our ambitious standards. Apply now and join this outstanding team!

What You'll get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

What You'll Do:

• Manage shift team leaders and their teams, including qualifications, incentives, salary, training, promotions, development in alignment with Lonza's vision and culture.

• Coordinate the long-term and cost-optimized planning of shift teams.

• Ensure adherence to safety culture, encompassing general workplace safety and safe behavior of the shift team.

• Successfully implement innovation projects.

• Participate in internal audits.

• Assist with incident clarification, define and implement corrective measures, and detail these in SAP.

• Recruit for all open positions, conduct employee reviews, discuss MAP and IDP, set goals, and perform regular reviews as per Workday.

• Review and enforce disciplinary measures when needed.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's or equivalent experience in chemical/pharmaceutical technology. Preferred field of study: biotechnology, biochemistry or related fields

• Several years of experience as a team leader in a GMP environment, ideally in biotechnology

• Solid understanding of HR processes and team planning

• Very strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to interact across all organizational levels; strong team mentality and conceptual skills.

• Shows a structured, focused, and well-organized work style; open to new ideas and suggestions; motivated and dynamic.

• Proficient in English. German is an asset.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.