Transition Lead

Lonza; Hyderabad; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic working culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based compensation

Global benefits

Job summary

Lonza Hyderabad is seeking a Transition Team Lead to drive end-to-end GCC transition strategy and manage a team of Transition Managers across global locations.

You will ensure wave-based migrations maintain business continuity, with a focus on knowledge transfer, readiness, and post-transition optimization. This role is office-first with up to 20% remote work, offering broad cross-functional exposure within Lonza's global network.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of GBS transition experience in complex global organizations.
• Experience in CDMO or life sciences environments with knowledge transfer.
• Led cross-functional global teams and external providers.
• Familiar with SAP S/4HANA and process documentation tools.
• MBA or equivalent with PM/Change Mgmt certifications advantageous.
• Excellent executive stakeholder communication and international travel willingness.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the end-to-end GCC transition strategy and wave-based roadmap.
• Lead, mentor, and empower a team of 7 Transition Managers across locations.
• Partner with Program Management, Build Leads, Technology, HR, and SMEs to align dependencies.
• Deploy knowledge capture/transfer methodologies with formal SOP sign-off.
• Conduct readiness assessments covering people, processes, tech, and controls.
• Direct hypercare planning and post-transition reviews to drive improvements.
• Report risks using RAID frameworks to program leadership.

Skills

GBS transition experience

Global team leadership

Stakeholder communication

RAID risk management

Process documentation tools

International travel

Change management

Education

MBA/Operations/Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Job Title: Transition Team Lead

Location: Hyderabad, India

The actual location of this job is in Hyderabad, India. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Drive the future of Lonza’s global operations by leading the end-to-end transition and knowledge transfer strategy for our Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad. In this high-impact role, you will build and direct a team of 7 Transition Managers to ensure seamless, wave-based process migrations while safeguarding business continuity.

This is an office‑first role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time.

What you will get:

• 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.

What you will do:

• Define and execute the end-to-end GCC transition strategy and wave-based roadmap, accelerating process migration while protecting business continuity and service quality.
• Lead, mentor, and empower a team of 7 Transition Managers across multiple receiving and sending global locations.
• Partner closely with Program Management, GCC Build Leads, Technology, HR, and functional SMEs to align cross-functional dependencies and readiness criteria.
• Deploy robust knowledge capture/transfer methodologies, ensuring all SOPs, training materials, and process maps achieve formal sign-off prior to wave progression.
• Conduct comprehensive readiness assessments covering people, processes, technology, and controls to guarantee Day 1 operational capability.
• Direct hypercare planning, early-life performance tracking against SLAs/KPIs, and post-transition reviews to drive rapid issue resolution and continuous refinement of the transition playbook.
• Utilize structured RAID frameworks to proactively identify, mitigate, and report transformation risks directly to program leadership and the Steering Committee.

What we are looking for:

• 8-10+ years of GBS transition experience in complex global organizations across multi-wave migrations; top-tier GBS consulting experience or background with Swiss-headquartered multinationals is an advantage.
• Proven track record in CDMO or life sciences environments with deep expertise in knowledge transfer, wave planning, transition playbooks, and hypercare management.
• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional global teams, third-party service providers, and direct reports across diverse geographies.
• Hands‑on familiarity with enterprise platforms (such as SAP S/4HANA ecosystems) and digital/AI-supported process documentation tools.
• Strong risk management discipline using transition RAID frameworks alongside expertise in workforce alignment (ramp‑up, redeployment, and training).
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience); relevant project management or change management certifications are advantageous.
• Excellent executive-level stakeholder communication skills and flexibility for international travel to support transition waves as needed.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.