Global HRBP Bioscience

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences, operating across three continents. While our work is grounded in science, our success is driven by talented people collaborating to develop innovative solutions that help businesses bring therapies to patients. In return, we empower our employees to take ownership of their careers—encouraging ideas, both big and small, that make a meaningful impact on the world.

Our Specialized Modalities (SPM) platform is at the forefront of emerging technologies, spanning cell and gene therapy, microbial systems, and mRNA. We have supported over 450 process development projects, with a proven track record of translating cutting‑edge science into scalable, advanced manufacturing solutions—enabled by modern, purpose‑built facilities.

The Global HR Business Partner (GHRBP) plays a key role in supporting the Specialized Modalities Bio Science function, advising senior SPM PLT leaders and their leadership team to drive business strategies through OneHR standard work excellence and driving SPM HR initiatives. This includes aligning with One Lonza’s global people strategies to meet business goals. The role will focus on one critical business area (may include additional) based on needs and leadership location.

It ensures a platform integrated and future‑ready organization by leveraging HR services and centers of expertise, including outsourced partners. It leads transformation initiatives, including reorganizations and change management, and partners closely with business leaders to build high‑performing teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement. To be successful, the GHRBP must develop a deep understanding of the Function’s strategy, business and key success factors.

With strong leadership and influence skills, the GHRBP will drive change and contribute to business success while ensuring the SPM Platform strategic direction and fully aligning and contributing to the SPM People agenda.

• Develop and execute people strategies aligned with the One Lonza People Strategy and HR platform priorities to drive business performance.
• Provide strategic HR counsel, workforce insights, and data‑driven recommendations to support leadership decision‑making and growth objectives.
• Partner with senior leaders to align HR initiatives with business strategy and enable sustainable organizational growth.
• Influence and collaborate with executives to drive key people initiatives, secure alignment, and achieve business outcomes.
• Foster a high‑performance culture through effective collaboration, communication, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development.
• Champion the One Lonza and OneHR mindset, promoting continuous improvement, cross‑functional partnership, and organizational alignment.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices while maintaining compliance with global standards and local regulations.
• Measure and evaluate the impact of HR programs on employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and leadership capability.
• Lead key HR processes, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent management, compensation reviews, employee engagement, HR analytics, and reporting.
• Drive organizational design, culture transformation, succession planning, and capability development to strengthen leadership and business performance.

• Extensive HR Business Partner and/or HR Center of Excellence leadership experience, including management of HRBP or COE teams.
• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's degree (e.g., MBA, MSc) in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business Administration, Economics, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading people, developing teams, and driving organizational effectiveness.
• Strong analytical, data‑driven, and results‑oriented approach, with expertise in HR metrics, KPI development, and workforce analytics.
• Solid knowledge of employment laws, labor regulations, and HR best practices across multiple jurisdictions.
• Broad understanding of core HR disciplines, including talent acquisition, talent management, employee relations, compensation, and…