AI/ML Strategy Lead — Associate Director (Oss, NL)

Lonza; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 84,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Office‑first culture

Competitive compensation programs

Job summary

Lonza in Oss, The Netherlands is seeking an Associate Director to lead Applied AI/ML and Data Science across the organization. This office‑first role emphasizes in‑person collaboration with flexible remote time and close partnership with R&D scientists.

You will design and deploy predictive models, mentor teams, and shape strategic AI priorities, leveraging PhD‑level expertise and strong Python/ML framework experience to deliver measurable scientific and operational impact.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required.
• Significant industry experience in data science and AI/ML.
• Proven track record delivering business impact.
• Strong Python and ML framework experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the application of AI/ML, analytics, and data science solutions to high‑value challenges.
• Partner with R&D scientists and stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable digital solutions.
• Design and implement predictive models, optimization tools, and decision-support systems.
• Collaborate with data engineering, digital, and technical teams end-to-end.
• Drive innovation by evaluating emerging AI/ML methodologies and best practices.
• Influence strategic priorities and establish scalable standards across Data Science & Modelling initiatives.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to growth of digital capabilities.

Skills

Strong stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, AI/ML, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioconjugation, or related

Tools

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Scikit-learn

Job description

Lonza in Oss, The Netherlands is seeking an Associate Director to lead Applied AI/ML and Data Science across the organization. This office‑first role emphasizes in‑person collaboration with flexible remote time and close partnership with R&D scientists.

You will design and deploy predictive models, mentor teams, and shape strategic AI priorities, leveraging PhD‑level expertise and strong Python/ML framework experience to deliver measurable scientific and operational impact.