Lonza
Associate Director, Scientific Digital Lead – Bioconjugation
Switzerland · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerLonza
- LocationSwitzerland
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
Join Lonza and help shape the future of bioconjugation through digital innovation. As a key partner to scientific teams, you will connect science, data, AI, and technology to accelerate development, improve decision-making, and deliver measurable business value across Advanced Synthesis.
This is an office‑first role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week).
What you will get:
An agile career and dynamic working culture.
An inclusive and ethical workplace.
Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
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Opportunities to shape the digital transformation of bioconjugation and development services.
Flexible benefits and development opportunities dependent on role and location (Visp, Basel, or Oss). The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits
What you will do:
Drive digital innovation within bioconjugation by identifying opportunities where data, AI, and computational technologies can enhance scientific outcomes.
Partner closely with scientists and business stakeholders to understand challenges and translate them into impactful digital solutions.
Define digital use cases, success criteria, user stories, and high-level functional requirements.
Lead cross-functional agile teams including subject matter experts, data scientists, data engineers, and IT partners.
Manage solution delivery from concept to deployment, ensuring adoption, value realization, and stakeholder alignment.
Monitor emerging scientific and digital trends and recommend future capabilities that strengthen R&D performance.
Act as a thought leader and mentor, helping grow digital capabilities across the organization.
What we are looking for:
PhD in Chemistry, Bioconjugation, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Computational Sciences, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
Solid experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO, CRO, or related scientific environments.
Experience applying digital, data science, computational, or AI-driven approaches to research and development challenges.
Proven ability to translate scientific needs into scalable digital products, capabilities, or solutions.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience with digital transformation, scientific workflow digitalization, analytics, AI/ML, or innovation strategy is advantageous.
About Lonza
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.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
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