Site Head, Bend, Advanced Synthesis

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

The Site Head, Bend, Advanced Synthesis provides strategic and operational leadership for the Bend site, with accountability for safety, quality, regulatory compliance, on-time and in-full delivery, cost performance and innovation. The role ensures reliable execution for customers and the ADS business platform while building the organizational capabilities required for sustained operational excellence. The Site Head aligns resources and production priorities, develops leadership capability and leads production managers, logistics support teams, supervisors and specialists.

The Site Head owns asset performance and the development and execution of the site strategy in alignment with Advanced Synthesis, delivering safe, compliant manufacturing against agreed service and cost objectives. The role leads a cross-functional site leadership team encompassing Safety, Manufacturing, Development Services, MSAT, Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities, Logistics & Infrastructure, and Operational Excellence. Quality, SC&PM, HR and Finance contribute to the leadership team outside the direct reporting line. Through continuous improvement and innovation, the Site Head strengthens productivity and sustains the asset’s long-term profitability.

• •Extensive Leadership Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience within a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in CDMO, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, chemical, or other highly regulated industries.
• •Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline such as Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or Process Engineering required. An MBA or Executive MBA is strongly preferred.
• •Technical & Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing operations, including GMP compliance, quality systems, data integrity, safety standards, and right-first-time execution. Demonstrated ability to assess and manage technical, operational, and compliance-related risks with sound judgment.
• •Large-Scale Organizational Leadership: Proven ability to lead complex, multi-layered site organizations and cross-functional leadership teams through both direct authority and matrix-based influence.
• •Business & Financial Acumen: Strong command of operating budgets, manufacturing economics, capacity planning, asset lifecycle management, and capital investment prioritization, with a focus on driving sustainable business performance.
• •Enterprise Alignment & Decision-Making: Ability to align site operations, infrastructure, and support functions around a unified operational strategy while effectively balancing competing priorities and respecting governance, functional accountability, and statutory requirements.
• •Strategic Leadership & Execution: Demonstrated capability to translate business objectives into actionable plans, measurable outcomes, and timely decisions that support organizational growth and operational excellence.
• •People Leadership & Talent Development: Exceptional leadership, coaching, succession planning, and change management skills, supported by strong communication