Lonza

Senior Director, China Sales Head

China · Work style not stated · Full time

Apply on the employer’s site ↗See how well you match this job

You apply directly with the employer. ROLIVA does not submit applications from this page and is not the employer.

About the role

Description from the employer’s posting. Check the employer’s page for the current version.

EmployerLonza
LocationChina
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted25 Jun 2026

The Integrated Biologics China Sales Head is a senior commercial leadership role within Lonza’s Integrated Biologics business. The position is accountable for defining and executing the China commercial strategy to capture the fast‑growing biologics market, while delivering sustainable revenue growth across Integrated Biologics and other defined businesses.

This role plays a critical part in strengthening Lonza’s position in China by leading the local commercial organization, developing strong relationships across the innovative drug ecosystem, and translating customer and market insights into future service offerings.

Key Responsibilities

Build and execute the China commercial and territory strategy to achieve sales targets across Integrated Biologics and assigned businesses

Lead, coach, and develop the China Sales, Account Management, and Business Development teams

Show full description

Drive proactive lead generation and opportunity development aligned with platform targets and capacity

Adapt commercial plans and strategies in response to changing market dynamics and business priorities

Establish and maintain strong relationships with China’s innovative drug ecosystem, including biotech companies, VCs, biohubs, and incubators

Ensure disciplined and consistent sales and account‑planning processes to support customer expansion and excellent customer experience

Provide data‑driven customer and market insights to shape Lonza’s current and future service offerings

Partner closely with the China Value Creation team to implement China strategy workstreams

Ensure contracts are closed in line with agreed profitability, risk, and compliance metrics

Key Requirements

Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred

Minimum 10+ years of experience in senior sales, marketing, or commercial leadership roles

Strong experience in biologics, CDMO, or related life sciences environments

Proven track record of driving commercial growth and new business acquisition in China

Strong people‑leadership experience within complex, matrix organizations

Fluent in Chinese and English

Data‑driven mindset with strong business acumen and customer focus

Comfortable navigating complexity, ambiguity, and fast‑growing markets

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.

See how well you match this job Apply on the employer’s site ↗

Check your resume against this job Free, no sign-up. Nothing you paste is stored.

Staying safe while you apply

Never pay to apply, interview or accept an offer. ROLIVA never asks you for payment to apply to a job.
Apply only through the official “Apply on the employer’s site” button, on the employer’s own site, and check that a recruiter’s email uses that employer’s own domain rather than a free email address.
Be cautious of an offer made with no real interview, or pressure to decide quickly or share financial details early.

Does something look wrong with this listing? Use “Report broken link” in the role details, or read ROLIVA’s full job-safety guidance ↗.

Preparing for this role with ROLIVA

Check the fit.
Compare the requirements with the experience you have confirmed, including gaps.
Prepare honestly.
Build interview stories and application drafts from your own evidence.
Keep track.
Save the role and record your own application status and follow-ups.

Create a free workspace or log in.