Data Governance Head – Global Data Team

Lonza Group Ltd.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits dependent on role

Global benefits overview

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. is seeking a Data Governance Head – Global Data Team based in Hyderabad, India. The role will establish and scale data governance capabilities with a focus on SAP, overseeing enterprise structure data management, governance frameworks, and a growing team.

You will collaborate with global stakeholders across Finance, IT, and operations to design and implement data standards, quality controls, and governance processes that drive data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a scientific field required; SAP advisor certification preferred.
• Extensive practical experience with SAP ERP across modules and data domains.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in global data/governance.
• Experience in chemical/biopharma manufacturing environments and IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead transition of enterprise structure data management into Lonza’s Global Capability Center.
• Ensure continuity and accuracy of enterprise structure data (profit centers, company codes, plants, currencies, regions).
• Establish governance controls during transition (data quality checks, issue resolution).
• Mentor initial team; grow to 5+ members; support KPI-driven governance cycles.

Skills

SAP ERP

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in a scientific discipline

SAP advisor certification TS410/IEE2E

DAMA Data Management Certification

APICS CPIM

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Data Governance Head – Global Data Team (Hyderabad, India)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences. We design and deliver solutions that enable scientists to accelerate innovation and improve health outcomes. We are seeking a Data Governance Head – Global Data Team to establish and scale data governance capabilities within Lonza, with a primary focus on SAP. This role will initially focus on knowledge transfer and operational takeover of critical enterprise structure data management, before evolving into building and leading a Data Governance Function, including frameworks, policies, and a growing team.

What you’ll get

• A strategic global leadership role within Lonza’s Data Governance organization.
• Opportunity to shape and scale enterprise data frameworks and governance models.
• Exposure to global stakeholders across Finance, IT, Supply Chain, and business functions.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and ethical workplace culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with role and experience.
• Opportunities to contribute to global transformation and data strategy initiatives.

What you’ll do

• Lead the transition and takeover of enterprise structure data management into Lonza’s Global Capability Center.
• Ensure continuity, accuracy, and completeness of critical enterprise structure data and tables.
• Establish governance controls during transition (data quality checks, issue resolution).
• Mentor initial team members supporting operations and perform governance tasks for key enterprise structure elements (profit centers, company codes, plants, currencies, regions, etc.).
• Provide insights on enterprise structure setups during financial planning cycles and act as escalation point for complex data questions.
• Operate team with KPI‑driven plan‑do‑check‑act cycle and contribute to enterprise projects (e.g., integrated Profit Center – Cost Center – Work Center concept with SAP S/4HANA).
• Build and scale a high‑performing team within the shared service model, starting with 1 direct report and growing to 5+ members.
• Establish clear career paths, training, and governance culture while championing data literacy and promoting data‑driven decision making.
• Identify opportunities for automation, tooling, and continuous improvement.
• Act as primary interface between business, IT, and shared services, driving alignment on data ownership, standards, and priorities.
• Facilitate governance forums and decision‑making bodies to embed governance practices across the organization.

What we’re looking for

Master’s degree in a scientific discipline, complemented by extensive practical experience and recognized professional training (e.g., SAP advisor certification TS410/IEE2E, DAMA Data Management, APICS CPIM). 10+ years of experience in chemical, biochemical, or pharmaceutical custom manufacturing industries. Practical experience across manufacturing and financial/commercial roles. Broad experience in S&OP, financial steering & reporting, project management, and IT project implementation.

Skills & Capabilities

• Deep SAP ERP expertise across modules with hands‑on application experience.
• Strong analytical skills, strategic and conceptual thinking combined with robust operational execution.
• Comprehensive knowledge of modeling business processes across all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies (5+ years) guiding global teams through ambiguity and change.
• Proven people development, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management in a matrix organization.
• Effective communication skills with focus on process excellence, KPI management, and innovative thinking.
• Builder mindset—comfortable in ambiguous, evolving environments; pragmatic and execution‑focused.
• Ability to scale from operator to strategic leader.

What we offer

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
• The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With more than 30 sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values—Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity—define how we work together and succeed. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. Lonza is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee can grow and make a meaningful impact.

Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life‑changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong.

You'll feel at home at Lonza if you:

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast‑moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, you will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters. We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.