Head of Bioenhancement RnD, ADS

Head of Bioenhancement R&D
Location: Bend, Oregon
The Head of Bioenhancement R&D leads a globally connected innovation organization focused on advancing bioenhancement and drug delivery technologies. This is a high‑impact leadership role at the intersection of science, strategy, and commercialization, shaping the future of next‑generation pharmaceutical solutions.

What you will get

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Access to global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do

Own and lead all site R&D activities and serve as the single point of accountability for the Bioenhancement Center of Excellence

Define and execute the bioenhancement and drug delivery R&D strategy, ensuring alignment with business and global R&D priorities

Provide senior R&D leadership at site level and represent the site on the global R&D Leadership Team

Drive end‑to‑end pipeline ownership, including prioritization, governance milestones, resource allocation, and long‑term planning

Develop, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing R&D organization, ensuring talent development, succession planning, and capability building

Act as a scientific thought leader, engaging with customers, partners, and the broader scientific community through collaborations and forums

Accelerate innovation and service creation, including digital and data‑driven solutions, in partnership with Commercial and Marketing teams

What we are looking for

Advanced degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline preferred with extensive relevant industry experience

Extensive experience leading bioenhancement, drug delivery, or bioconjugation R&D in a pharmaceutical or CDMO environment

Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary R&D organizations and managing complex, global innovation pipelines

Deep scientific expertise in bioenhancement technologies and pharmaceutical development, with strong understanding of R&D governance

Demonstrated ability to align site‑level execution with global strategy while driving organizational transformation

Strong business and entrepreneurial mindset, with experience in resource prioritization, risk management, and service development

Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at executive, customer, and scientific levels

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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
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