Executive Director, IT Business Partner – Advanced Synthesis
On-siteBasel, Basel-City, Switzerland
Job Summary
Align technology strategy with business priorities and operational objectives to accelerate growth and innovation across Lonza's global manufacturing network. Shape the multi-year technology roadmap, identifying digital transformation opportunities in data, automation, and AI while managing the end-to-end delivery of platform-specific digital products. Lead the IT portfolio through business case development, investment prioritization, and execution governance, partnering with Enterprise Solutions, Digital & Data, Infrastructure, and Security teams to ensure scalable, compliant, and future-ready operations. Drive major platform expansion initiatives and M&A activities by ensuring technology readiness and successful IT integration. Build trusted relationships with business leadership, manufacturing sites, and supply chain stakeholders to act as a primary advisor on technology strategy. Ensure compliance with IT governance, cybersecurity, and GxP requirements while monitoring portfolio performance through KPIs and value realization metrics. Lead and develop platform IT teams, fostering capability development and a culture of continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in IT leadership, IT Business Partnering, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Applications, or Technology Strategy within global organizations
- Proven experience partnering with senior business leaders to define technology strategy and deliver measurable business outcomes
- Strong understanding of manufacturing IT, enterprise platforms, digital products, automation, data, AI, ERP/MES environments, and technology-enabled business transformation
- Experience leading complex technology portfolios, digital product delivery, and cross-functional programmes within matrixed organizations
- Strong knowledge of regulated industries such as life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, or advanced manufacturing
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and drive strategic decisions without direct authority
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, consulting, and executive presentation skills with the ability to translate complex technology topics into business value
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with experience building business cases and driving value realization
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred
- Passion for innovation, digital transformation, and building high-performing teams in a fast-paced, global environment
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