Today Lonza is a global leader in life sciences. 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.

Lonza’s Capsules & Health Ingredients business is the trusted partner for innovative products, including capsules and health ingredients, customization services and end-to-end dosage form solutions for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies.

We are hiring a driven Global Engineering Lead to enhance innovation and implement sophisticated technologies in our CHI operations.

The position can be based in Bornem (BE), Colmar (FR).

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate & manage of internal & external technical teams in the engineering, delivery and implementation of CHI automation and engineering technologies and projects in the capsule manufacturing network to support the CHI Automation & Growth Roadmap.

• Assimilate the strengths of CHI global & local as-well-as external engineering partners to ensure a focused, prioritized, and standard deployment of capsule technologies.

• Identify and advise in conjunction with local & global management CHI Automation & digitalization strategy. Leverage opportunities for setting technology standards and coordinate technology development to increase Automation and Growth Roadmap delivery efficiency.

• Build in conjunction with local & global management global transparency on all Engineering projects as well as on all engineer resources allocation.

• Actively participate in the execution of projects: scope, functional specification, technical specification, development reviews, testing and validation.

Key requirements:

• Master in the field of Engineering or Sciences.

• Proficient in English, French or Dutch an advantage.

• Experienced with Manufacturing environment and Manufacturing systems.

• Proven positive Project Management experience.

• Strong leadership skills with a global interaction capability.

• Ability to travel (<10%).

Why Lonza?

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas 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.

Inclusion is one of Lonza’s core values. We understand the value of our differences and the benefits they bring to our company, community, and culture. We recognize the value of every person’s contribution, regardless of characteristics, preferences, and beliefs – including race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and religion.