Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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.

IT Head Laboratory Management Systems is in charge of the Center of Excellence for the Laboratory Management Systems LIMS&LES. The role is end to end accountable for the strategy, roadmap, lifecycle and project portfolio delivery of Laboratory Information Management systems and Laboratory Execution systems.

Who are you:

You are a senior leader, with an extensive background in IT and Laboratory technologies, coupled with significant functional and process experience in the domains of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Laboratory Management in a pharmaceutical sector. You are passionate about technologies, as well as business process design, you wish to drive the innovation and improvement agenda and make an impact in a dynamic company.

Major accountabilities:

• Acts as single point of contact for Laboratory Management capabilities and systems

• Builds strong credibility and handles relationships with senior collaborators. Act as business partner towards the global and local business organizations (Laboratories in R&D and Quality Control)

• Financial and Budget:

• Responsible for the financials of the department including portfolio of programs and projects in scope and third party contracts

• Portfolio and Demand Management:

• Support the collection of the IT demand and prioritization of IT projects and change requests.

• Own the portfolio in scope. Drive the implementation of solutions related to Quality systems and act as a point of contact for blocking issues.

• Lead the Global LIMS implementation program, a multiyear transformation to redefine the Laboratory processes and implement a new LIMS and LES global systems (based on Labvantage technology)

• Technology strategy and lifecycle management:

• Accountable for the technology roadmap, lifecycle management and continuous improvement of LIMS and LES systems (Labvantage, Labware and Thermofisher technologies).

• Team Management:

• Build an high performing team

• Coordinate, support and mentor a team of 3-5 internal SMEs and external contractors that provide functional and technical expertise to projects and changes.

• Ensure consistency to GMP regulations, IT security policies and architecture standards of new and enhanced solutions.

Key requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or Technology management, or equivalent experience

• Extensive background in IT and OT technologies (e.g. Laboratory Execution systems, Laboratory Information systems)

• Significant functional and end to end process knowledge in the domains of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Laboratory Management, Regulatory, EHS and GxP Learning

• Experience in IT and/or OT teams

• Experience in business teams in roles like product owner, business solution manager, process owner, others is a plus

• Experience with Heath&Life Science/Pharmaceutical/Consumer sector

• Solid understanding and experience with smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0

• Must be business fluent in English

• Proven financial knowledge and experience in building compelling arguments and preparing for capital investments.

• Extensive experience in working in supervised/GxP environments

Other skills:

• Collaboration with key team members and effective communication skills. Influencing and negotiating skills to align executives and senior collaborators to a shared vision and roadmap

• Entrepreneurial mentality

• Experience that is evident in delivering impactful results within large and sophisticated organizations. Comfortable operating in a complex, matrix, and ambiguous environment

• Skilled business partner, proficient in working across boundaries and crafting trusting relationships, exemplifying active listening skills.

• External Perspectives / Discernment, understanding of pharmaceutical and consumer industry sector

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a phenomenal 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 insights 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.