About this role
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.
We are looking for an EHS Business Partner Integrated Biologics (INB) to join us! Role Purpose The EHS Business Partner Integrated Biologics (INB) is accountable for environment, health, and safety integration and oversight across the entire global site network within the business platform. This role ensures regulatory and legal compliance worldwide and drives continuous improvement in EHS standards and practices.
Key Responsibilities Responsibility for global EHS strategy and initiatives, ensuring harmonized implementation across all sites Providing functional leadership in process safety for the platform globally Managing and inspiring EHS senior managers and the teams, fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and inclusivity Acting as a role model for proactive and forward-looking safety programs, anticipating future regulatory requirements and embedding best practices Driving compliance and risk management with an entrepreneurial and cost-efficient mindset, balancing safety excellence with operational effectiveness The EHS Business Partner Integrated Biologics ensures consistent reporting, progress tracking, and execution of defined measures and actions, positioning the platform as a leader in safety performance. Own global EHS governance for the INB platform, including definition, approval and enforcement of global policies, standards and performance frameworks Act as the primary contact for all EHS topics across the global INB site network Represent the INB platform on global EHS level and is accountable for EHS alignment with Group Operations and Corporate EHS strategy Develop and implement global EHS concepts, programs, and risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders Lead a global matrix team of EHS experts, ensuring legal requirements and standards are translated into clear guidance and embedded in daily practice across all sites Manage and inspire EHS managers globally to establish and maintain a harmonized EHS approach across all INB facilities Support and participate in customer audits, ensuring EHS excellence and compliance Steer incident investigations and corrective action plans in coordination with EHS managers and specialists, driving timely and effective resolution Act as the point of escalation for EHS teams and facilities, while leveraging expertise from core EHS functions at site and platform level Analyze global EHS performance metrics and trends, identifying improvement opportunities and driving continuous enhancement Serve as the interface between the business platform and core EHS functions, ensuring alignment and fostering strong EHS performance across the network Accountable for global EHS risk mitigation strategies with direct impact on Capex planning, insurance costs, and enterprise risk exposure Regularly engages with Senior Executive Leaders to influence strategic decisions relating to safety, regulatory requirements, and operational risk Key Stakeholders Site EHS departments Site Leadership Teams of INB INB Leadership Team Group Operations Team Required Skills & Competencies Deep process understanding of biological, chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, including cGMP and advanced safety aspects Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence and engage at all organizational levels globally Strong business acumen and general management expertise, with proven ability to align EHS strategies to business objectives Executive-level presentation and stakeholder management skills, including experience interacting with senior leadership and external partners Advanced analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, able to translate complex data into actionable insights and decisions Inspirational leadership style, fostering innovation, inclusion, and a strong safety culture across diverse teams and geographies Proven ability to lead by example, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement Resilience and adaptability, capable of navigating high levels of ambiguity and complexity in a global matrix environment Strong coaching and mentoring skills, empowering teams and developing future leaders Change management expertise, driving harmonization and adoption of global EHS standards and practices Cross-cultural competence, with experience managing teams and stakeholders across multiple regions and cultures Proficiency in digital EHS tools and systems, leveraging technology for performance monitoring and reporting Qualifications & Experience Several years within Chemical/Biological Manufacturing and/or pharmaceutical industry Several years within EHS and leadership (operations or general management) University Degree in Chemistry, Biology or Engineering Preferred Safety Engineer or similar training/education Every 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.