Head of MSAT

Singapore, Tuas Singapore

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.

Role Summary
This position has primary responsibility for the Singapore site's MSAT department. The position is responsible for managing the Tech Transfer, Process Support, Data Science and Process Validation groups. The major responsibility is in providing employee guidance; development and coaching to ensure the teams are aligned to the site strategy and are supporting the site to deliver on our current contracts and business pursuits.

You will work closely with key stakeholders including Manufacturing, Development Services, and the Site Leadership Team, ensuring alignment and collaboration across functions.

Join our best-in-class high performance Integrated Biologics team at our Tuas site in Singapore to gain unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge biotechnology and innovation, and make a difference from day one. Learn new skills and capabilities, and grow your career with us in manufacturing therapeutic proteins under cGMP conditions.

What You Will Get
Find out more about what a life at Lonza in Singapore could look like for you by watching this short video :

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• Daily company bus from the MRT location near your home to and from the Tuas site
• Fully paid medical insurance, and option to enrol family members at partially subsidized premiums
• The full list of our global benefits can be also found on

What you will do

• Provide visionary leadership for the MSAT organization, setting strategic direction and ensuring alignment with site and global business objectives.
• Champion a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across all MSAT functions, including Tech Transfer, Process Support, Data Science, and Process Validation.
• Develop and execute resource strategies, optimize organizational structure, and ensure robust budgetary and quality performance to drive sustainable business growth.
• Build and nurture high-performing teams through targeted coaching, mentoring, and leadership development, preparing future leaders and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Forge strong partnerships with Program Managers, Customers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver on complex projects, exceed customer expectations, and advance Lonza's market position.
• Serve as a key member of the Site Leadership Team, driving strategic initiatives, influencing decision-making, and ensuring organizational agility in response to evolving business needs.
• Uphold and advance data integrity and compliance standards, proactively identifying opportunities for process optimization and risk mitigation.
• Promote global collaboration, resolve complex challenges, and provide expert guidance to support the long-term success of the organization.

What we are looking for

• Minimum 15+ years of biotech industry experience in process development, scale-up/manufacturing, and process validation.
• Experience with large-scale manufacturing support (mammalian preferred), cGMP, US/EU regulations, and supervision.
• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or Biomedical/Chemical Engineering (required); Master's or PhD preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, technical writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to inspire and motivate large teams to achieve objectives.
• Business fluent in English.
• Business Acumen: Ability to translate corporate strategy into actionable plans, communicate effectively across all levels, and make timely, accurate decisions to drive business success.
• Agility: Fosters a culture that embraces innovation and change, manages ambiguity, and encourages learning from both successes and failures.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build inclusive relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Manufacturing, Development Services, and Site Leadership.

Company Values & Equal Opportunity Statement
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.

Reference: R70863

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