Engineering Asset Business Partner

Job title: Engineering Asset Business Partner

Company: Lonza

Job description: Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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.Job Summary:The Asset, 6K, Business Partner (BP) is an integral member of the Asset Leadership team and a regular participant in asset and functional strategy setting. The BP is responsible for creating and maintaining a comprehensive resource plan and schedule for their assigned area of functional expertise. They are the accountable person for the delivery of designated functional services to the Asset and ensure that defined performance levels are met. Working in collaboration with other BPs they are responsible for the arrangements to provide SME and additional capacity resources to support the asset on an as needed basis. BPs will drive continuous improvement activities, strategy development and delivery, as well as supporting organizational development and provide cultural leadership.Key Responsibilities:Responsible for attracting and retaining skilled talent; training and encouraging a team-centric environment that improves business performanceMust be capable of motivating others, creating a positive work climate where inter-departmental collaboration, coaching and performance feedback are continuousCapable of clearly assigning objectives, clearly setting and measuring and monitoring progress, marshaling resources and handling competing priorities. Experienced at establishing clear directions, leading others and bringing out their bestProvide functional expertise to the Asset Operations Head in order to achieve production plan achievement. Lead the functional department, managing safety, quality, compliance and efficient, product delivery, batch release, and cost efficiency. Regularly communicate with other functional Business Partners to share best practices and allocate needed SME resourcesParticipate in site strategy decisions as a part of the asset leadership team for the assigned operational unit. As a member of the Asset leadership team, lead cross-functionally with management, support departments, and customers to achieve site vision and strategyEnsure that the manufacturing facility is in a continuous state of readiness for production and GMP auditsSupervise, train and mentor the functional team, create a high-performance team that emphasizes strengths-based execution, accountability, open communication, people development and continuous improvement. Focus on people development, identification and development of successors and High PotentialsPerform other duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:Minimum 5 years’ experience in Engineering, manufacturing environment. Biotech experience preferredHigh level of business systems technical skills required.Ability to effectively prioritize and direct tasks in a fast-paced environment is criticalOccasional travel will be required. Must be able to travel internationallyStrong written and verbal English communication skillsBS/MS in Engineering discipline strongly preferred.Experience leading or managing direct reports is preferred. Demonstrates effective leadershipAbility to work inter-departmentally and with customersDemonstrates role model safety behaviorsDemonstrated ability for effective Planning, Organizing and Controlling competencyDemonstrate sound decision making, considering broad scope of factorsAble to manage multiple cross-functional teams simultaneouslyExceptional leadership, interpersonal communication, negotiations, collaboration and management skillsEvery day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.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.

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Location: Portsmouth, NH

Job date: Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:30:59 GMT

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