Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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.
An outstanding chance awaits a hardworking person to become the Site Head of Human Resources.
As Head of Human Resources for the Slough and Cambridge Sites, you will work with the business as a Business Partner to initiate, develop and lead strategies to support the Site and corporate business goals. You will partner with the Head of Site and Site Leadership team members to help develop and implement the people plan, interpreting relevant people insight into actionable improvements. You will do this either personally or managing through the HR team and HR centers of expertise of which you will be responsible for their delivery.
Key responsibilities:
Provide HR leadership, consultation, and support to the site SLT team, line managers, and employees
Translate and implement globally defined HR strategies into locally applicable action plans
Build and implement change management strategies to support the implementation of HR programs and initiatives
Establish an HR operational plan aligned with site business priorities and ensure its perfect execution
Actively participate in cross-functional initiatives to improve employee engagement and site efficiency
Drive organization and talent development actions to ensure a robust pipeline of talent that meets both local and global staffing needs
Assess HR efficiency by supervising and reporting key measures; take corrective actions as needed
Perform other duties as required to support the overall HR function
Key requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, HR, Organizational Development, or Psychology is required; a Master’s Degree or equivalent experience is preferred
Extensive HR generalist experience, including leadership of HR teams at a senior level, ideally within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industries
Demonstrated agility in encouraging a culture that embraces errors as a source of innovation
Strong business insight, with the ability to translate corporate strategy into critical success factors and build breakthrough implementation plans
Established track record of building inclusive relationships and alliances, involving both internal and external customers
A customer-focused approach with the ability to maintain effective and balanced customer relations
Outstanding skills in getting results through mentorship, anticipating and resolving challenges, and ensuring alignment to business objectives
Leadership qualities with high integrity and accountability for team actions and decisions
Join us in making a meaningful difference in people’s lives by applying your HR expertise to our ambitious goals. Apply now to be part of a world-class team that values collaboration and innovation!
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great 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 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.