Team Lead Operations (m/f/d) 80%-100%

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Join Lonza AG as a Team Lead Operations, where you will guide and empower a team to deliver high-quality projects in a dynamic and regulated environment.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive operational excellence while developing team performance and contributing to department success.

This a day shift role and 100% on site.

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
• Plan and allocate workloads to ensure timely delivery of projects while maintaining high quality standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Support the development and implementation of operational strategies, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational issues, escalating complex challenges where appropriate.
• Drive performance management through regular feedback, coaching, and formal reviews to support team growth.
• Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and ensure accurate tracking of operational activities and project documentation.

What we are looking for:

• 3–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience, ideally within a scientific, manufacturing, or regulated environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Solid analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with sound decision-making under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Degree in Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Fluency in English is required; German language skills and knowledge of GxP regulations are an advantage.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now