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Lonza Group

Nansha, China
Not specified
Ph.d. in science or equivalent
10+ years pharmaceutical cdmo experience
Expertise in synthetic chemistry and bioconjugation
The Head of R&D China at Lonza Group is responsible for overseeing all R&D activities at the Nansha site, driving innovation and strategic alignment with global objectives. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in pharmaceutical development, and an entrepreneurial mindset to manage the innovation pipeline effectively

Job Summary

  • The Head of R&D China will serve as the single point of accountability for all R&D activities at the Nansha site.
  • This role requires entrepreneurial ownership of the local Chemical and Bioconjugation pipeline from strategy definition to execution.
  • The successful candidate must drive innovation by integrating automation, data science, and advanced technologies into R&D processes.

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The Head of R&D China at Lonza Group is responsible for overseeing all R&D activities at the Nansha site, driving innovation and strategic alignment with global objectives. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in pharmaceutical development, and an entrepreneurial mindset to manage the innovation pipeline effectively.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Science or equivalent
  • 10+ years pharmaceutical CDMO experience
  • Expertise in synthetic chemistry and bioconjugation
  • End-to-end pipeline ownership capability
  • Automation and digital innovation knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Experience leading organizational transformation
  • Track record of scientific thought leadership
  • Ability to build external partnership networks
  • Strategic financial planning acumen

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biology, or Biochemical Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical/CDMO setting
  • Proven functional line leadership experience
  • Deep understanding of R&D governance frameworks

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