Director Global Compliance Auditor (Pharmaceutical)

Lonza; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director Global Compliance Auditor to lead compliance processes across multiple locations. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape compliance strategies and mentor a team of auditors, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a visionary approach to compliance in a complex global environment. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, making a meaningful impact on global operations while fostering a culture of growth and development.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in compliance auditing and risk management.
• Proven leadership and executive presence with strong decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for compliance audit management.
• Develop and implement compliance strategies for regulatory adherence.
• Mentor and coach auditors to build a proficient team.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Compliance Auditing

Risk Management

Communication

Critical Thinking

Business Insight

Job description

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.

The role of Director Global Compliance Auditor at Lonza AG is an outstanding chance to create a significant impact on our global compliance processes. As part of our high-reaching and dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our operations meet the highest standards of regulatory compliance. This role is available in the locations listed below, with visa and relocation support provided and offers the opportunity to work in a world-class environment that champions innovation and collaboration.

Location:

This role is available in the following locations, with visa and relocation support provided:

• Slough, United Kingdom

• Visp, Switzerland

• Stein, Switzerland

Key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction for the compliance audit management function.
• Develop and implement compliance strategies to ensure detailed regulatory adherence.
• Monitor and strictly assess compliance risks across all business units.
• Work closely with senior leadership and collaborators to facilitate organisational change.
• Mentor and coach auditors to build a highly proficient team.
• Ensure company-wide compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in compliance processes.
• Provide mentorship on complex compliance issues with a visionary approach.

Key requirements:

• Proven leadership and executive presence with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to inspire change at the organisational level.
• Strong business insight and critical thinking abilities.
• Outstanding ability to navigate and lead in a complex global environment.
• Strong understanding of business operations and industry trends.
• Extensive experience in compliance auditing and risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with senior management and collaborators.
• A visionary and innovative attitude to successfully implement compliance strategies.

Lonza AG supports an inclusive environment for employees to thrive. Apply for a challenging role that fosters growth and development.

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.