Head of Process Development Services (PDS) - Global Director

Head of Process Development Services (PDS) - Global Director

Lonza

Slough, United Kingdom

In this role, you’ll provide global scientific and technical leadership, contribute to innovation strategies, and act as a thought leader - both within Lonza and the wider biopharmaceutical industry.

What you will do

• Demonstrate strong Technical leadership skills to meet Lonza’s strategic challenges and goals;
• Guide development of mammalian USP/DSP processes for complex therapeutic proteins;
• Resolve complex technical and scientific issues, build on IP, and maintain regulatory commitments;
• Manage and support the senior SME`s within Process Development Sciences team;
• Mentor and coach future subject matter experts (SMEs);
• Represent Lonza’s scientific capabilities in commercial and technical discussions;
• Oversee platform governance for process development across the mammalian network.

What we are looking for

• BSc in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering;
• Deep expertise in USP or DSP technical disciplines;
• Strong understanding of regulatory, scientific, and industry trends;
• Proven industrial leadership and management experience;
• Effective communicator across all levels of the organization;
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills;
• Strategic mindset with ability to influence scientific direction.