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At Lonza, we invest in great people. We encourage our employees to challenge themselves and we offer an environment that fosters creativity and success. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, we operate production, R&D, and business sites around the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia. 

Our vision:

We strive to be the leading supplier using science and technology to improve the quality of life.

Our mission:

We work with passion, using advanced technologies, to transform life science into new possibilities for our customers.
 

Do you want to help us as we shape the future of this great organization?

 

Job Description Summary

Being an important and highly valued member of our Pre-Clinical Services (PCS) team - in Basel or Walkersville MD, USA we are looking for an experienced Head Pre-Clinical Services - Cell & Gene Therapies (CGT)

Role Purpose:

The role of the Head Pre-Clinical Services CGT is to define – besides contract development and manufacturing – all services needed for successfully developing Cell & Gene Therapies from candidate selection to filing an Investigational New Drug Application (IND) and create a new integrated service offering for this. It is also part of the job role to implement this new service offering, guide marketing & sales activities and manage programs, which have been won. Besides generating relevant revenues for these services, this role should also attract new early stage Cell & Gene Therapy development projects to Lonza.

Key Accountabilities and Duties:

• Creates business plan for Pre-Clinical CGT services


• Defines value proposition and marketing strategy for the new service bundle for CGTs


• Leads meetings with prospective clients and provides subject matter expertise


• Provides guidance and direction to Proposals Team for creation of integrated pre-clinical service offerings for CGTs


• Leads as program manager integrated CGT projects and ensures that timelines and financial targets are met


• Provides strategic consulting to clients for definition of the most appropriate First-in-Human development strategy for a compound


• Builds a team of experts for commercial development, project management, regulatory strategy and other functions as necessary for successful sales and management of CGT First-in-Human projects


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who you are:

You are someone who is a team player, with a can-do mentality, proactive, self-starter, challenges status quo, able to work seamlessly and with agility across businesses and functions. You are someone who worked in a multicultural environment with people on different education levels. You are looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your aspirations, where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point. Furthermore you have the following skills, experience and qualifications:

• Degree in Life Sciences or other relevant studies and experience.


• PHD, MD preferred in (Clinical) Pharmacology, Toxicology


• Minimum 10 years including previous relevant experience in core project/program management


• Excellent understanding of all drug development activities in the pre-IND phase particularly for C&GT products.


• Solid track record as a leader, developing others and encouraging growth within the function


• Strong relationship builder


• Solid experience engaging customers at senior levels internationally


• Knowledge of Project or Program Management.


• Fluency in English.


• Travel about 30-40%

What we offer:

We offer an excellent work environment where you can develop your skills and knowledge, the opportunity to work in a team of highly collaborative experts in a fun and dynamic atmosphere, and competitive salary and benefits. At Lonza we invest in great people. We encourage our employees to challenge themselves, and we offer an environment that fosters creativity and success. With headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, we operate production, R&D and business sites around the world, including Europe, North America and Asia.

Have we piqued your interest?

If yes, then we would be delighted to receive your application (detailed and updated CV and motivation letter).

 

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Lonza.  The place to Go, Stay and Grow.