Global EHS & SAP S/4HANA Process Architect

Lonza; Portsmouth (VA); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a Business Process Architect – EHS to lead SAP S/4HANA EHS and Product Compliance initiatives across a global network. The role partners with business and IT teams to drive implementation, standardization, and continuous improvement of EHS-enabled processes.

The position requires 8+ years in EHS/ Product Compliance, SAP S/4HANA experience, and strong stakeholder skills. Hybrid work options and up to 20% travel are offered, with a focus on global governance and training delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in EHS and/or Product Compliance within pharma, biotech, life sciences or regulated manufacturing
• Proven experience implementing and optimizing EHS processes in SAP environments, including SAP S/4HANA
• Hands-on experience supporting full lifecycle SAP implementations, from design and configuration through deployment and post-go-live support
• Strong knowledge of EHS and Product Compliance business processes
• Professional EHS certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM, or similar) are a plus
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Support the global deployment of SAP S/4HANA EHS and Product Compliance solutions across multiple waves
• Serve as the business process expert for Incident Management, Action & Task Management, Inspection & Audit Management, Risk Assessment, and Global Label Management (GLM)
• Collaborate with global EHS, Product Compliance, IT, and program stakeholders to align requirements with SAP S/4HANA capabilities
• Act as the liaison between corporate program teams and site-level stakeholders for standardized processes
• Evaluate local processes, identify gaps, and align with global templates and best practices
• Lead process design, harmonization, and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and compliance
• Develop and deliver training, documentation, and change management materials
• Participate in system testing, validation, defect resolution, and go-live readiness
• Provide guidance on EHS regulatory and compliance within SAP-enabled processes
• Support long-term governance of EHS and Product Compliance solutions post-implementation

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

EHS & Product Compliance

SAP implementations

Stakeholder management

Training & change management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, or related field

Tools

GLM

Sustainability Control Tower

Job description

Lonza is seeking a Business Process Architect – EHS to lead SAP S/4HANA EHS and Product Compliance initiatives across a global network. The role partners with business and IT teams to drive implementation, standardization, and continuous improvement of EHS-enabled processes.

The position requires 8+ years in EHS/ Product Compliance, SAP S/4HANA experience, and strong stakeholder skills. Hybrid work options and up to 20% travel are offered, with a focus on global governance and training delivery.