Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lonza is a global life sciences company that develops and manufactures medicines and related products. The Associate Director, Process & Analytical Development provides strategic and operational leadership for analytical development, process development, and project-specific manufacturing activities, while leading teams, managing resources, and supporting organizational growth. The role also oversees operational readiness, technology transfer, validation, manufacturing scale-up, continuous improvement, and cross-functional project execution.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Process & Analytical Development team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, continuous improvement, and operational readiness
- Define the strategic direction of the ADPD organization through long-range planning, portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, and performance management
- Drive organizational readiness and capability development to support future manufacturing operations and business growth
- Serve as a key contributor to the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring capabilities, capacity, and organizational structures align with customer demand and business objectives
- Ensure the successful execution of all development and manufacturing activities while meeting safety, quality, compliance, and business requirements
- Maintain ownership of operational budgets and resources to ensure efficient and effective organizational performance
- Drive Lean maturity and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization, establishing a culture focused on operational excellence and performance
- Lead the execution of strategic initiatives that support business objectives and organizational growth within the ADPD function
- Partner closely with R&D and technical organizations to support the deployment of new technologies and innovative development approaches
- Serve as a subject matter expert during product acquisition, technology transfer, and process development activities
- Support facility startup, operational readiness, validation, and manufacturing scale-up initiatives
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, MSAT, Automation, EH&S, Finance, and HR to ensure successful project execution and organizational alignment
- Establish strong governance and communication practices that enable effective decision-making and risk management
- Build organizational capability and succession plans to support future operational requirements
- Drive adoption of digital tools, automation solutions, and data-driven decision-making practices
Skills
- Master's degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, process development, analytical development, or manufacturing operations
- Deep understanding of small molecule and bioconjugate technologies
- Significant experience within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments
- Proven leadership experience supporting facility startups, technology transfers, validation programs, operational readiness initiatives, or large-scale capital projects
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, GMP requirements, process development, analytical development, and commercialization activities
- Experience supporting greenfield and brownfield facility expansion projects and cross-functional project governance
- Demonstrated expertise in small molecule drug substance manufacturing processes and technologies
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders including Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, MSAT, Automation, EH&S, Finance, and Human Resources
- Strong strategic and practical problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate business requirements into operational solutions
- Excellent executive communication and presentation skills, with experience reporting risks, operational readiness, and business performance to senior leadership
- Demonstrated success building teams, developing organizational capability, and preparing organizations for operational growth
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, digital systems, automation technologies, and data integrity principles
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and effectively manage ambiguity, evolving priorities, and multiple stakeholder groups
- Strong leadership presence with a track record of delivering results through collaboration, innovation, and accountability
Benefits
- Performance-related bonus.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- 401(k) matching plan.
- Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Paid time off (PTO).
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