Director, Site Development & Innovation Programs

Lonza; Oberwallis; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, seeks a Head of Site Development and Support Services to lead strategic master planning, infrastructure development, and the Visp Innovation Program. You will steer a 100+ team including external partners, align priorities with corporate strategy, and report to senior executives.

The role emphasizes transformation, operational excellence, and delivering value across Facility Management, Central Services, and Central Hygiene. Fluency in German and English is required.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of leadership experience leading large-scale transformations in industrial environments.
• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Business-fluent in German and English; strong executive engagement.
• Experience managing CAPEX/OPEX budgets, investment portfolios, and business cases.
• Proven ability to drive organizational change and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Certifications such as PMP or Prince2 are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Define and execute long-term site development strategy for Visp.
• Partner with Site Head and leaders on investment plans and resource allocation.
• Head Transformation Office of the Visp Innovation Program with governance and reporting.
• Oversee infrastructure and workplace initiatives to boost productivity and sustainability.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost-effective delivery, and compliance across services.
• Develop a high-performing organization of 100+ staff and partners.
• Influence executive stakeholders with governance and performance management.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Program management

Change management

Communication skills

German and English

Ausbildung

Master's degree

Tools

PMP

Prince2

Jobbeschreibung

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, seeks a Head of Site Development and Support Services to lead strategic master planning, infrastructure development, and the Visp Innovation Program. You will steer a 100+ team including external partners, align priorities with corporate strategy, and report to senior executives.

The role emphasizes transformation, operational excellence, and delivering value across Facility Management, Central Services, and Central Hygiene. Fluency in German and English is required.