Senior Human Resource Business Partner

Houston, TX In office

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.

Unique Opportunity

At Lonza AG, we offer an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Human Resource Business Partner to join our team in the United States. This role plays a pivotal role in crafting the future of our workforce and driving strategies that align with our ambitious business objectives. As part of a world-class team, you'll be at the forefront of encouraging a collaborative and inclusive environment that propels our mission forward.

Job Responsibilities

As a Senior Human Resource Business Partner, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and completing HR strategies that align with departmental and site HR objectives.




• Acting as a strategic partner and advisor to senior leadership teams, both locally and globally.




• Offering mentorship in areas such as employee engagement, recruiting, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance and talent management, organizational development, and change management.




• Serving as a coach, mentor, and subject matter expert to foster high-performing teams and drive profitable growth.




• Acting as the Deputy to the Head of HR, supporting strategy development for the site, especially in Houston.




• Leading the Sterility Assurance Board and providing oversight to ensure compliance with US and international aseptic processing requirements.




• Assessing facility and quality systems for compliance and participating in developing action plans to address deficiencies.




• Supporting regulatory and client audits as the Aseptic Sterility Assurance subject matter expert.




• Managing a team of 1-2 specialists, offering mentorship and support to Operations and QA/QC specialists.

Key Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent experience.




• Extensive experience with US, EU, and other regulations.




• Proven experience in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.




• Advanced experience in aseptic manufacturing and processing in a GMP environment.




• Demonstrated expertise in managing a Quality Assurance staff.




• Outstanding skill in developing, documenting, and managing microbial control strategies for production processes.

Why Lonza?

At Lonza, we are committed to encouraging an inclusive and collaborative environment where every team member can flourish. Our positive and optimistic culture fosters creative problem-solving and innovation. We provide:

• The opportunity to work with dedicated individuals to devise ideas that have a real impact on businesses and people.




• An empowering environment where you can take ownership of your career and experience personal and professional growth.




• The fulfillment of contributing to work that genuinely improves lives around the world.




• The chance to be part of a team that values ethical achievements and respects and protects people and the environment.

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.

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.