Head of Innovation China, Advanced Synthesis

The Head of R&D China will drive the transformation and evolution of our innovation footprint within the country What you will get An agile career and dynamic working culture. An inclusive and ethical workplace. Compensation programs that recognize high performance. A variety of benefits dependent on role and location. The full list of our global benefits can be found here: . What you will do: Single Point of Accountability Serve as the primary accountable leader for all R&D activities at the Nansha site, for the Automatization Center of Excellence (CoE) and for external partnerships Ensure clear ownership and decision-making authority across the chemical and Bioconjugation delivery domains. Leadership & Alignment Provide R&D leadership at the site level and represent the site at the global R&D Leadership Team (LT) level. Ensure alignment of site activities and of R&D pipeline and strategy with global R&D strategy. End-to-End Pipeline Ownership Take entrepreneurial ownership of the local Chemical/Bioconjugation pipeline from strategy definition to execution. Manage pipeline prioritization, governance milestones, resource allocation, and short- to long-term planning. Interface with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and strategic impact. Functional Line Leadership Lead and develop the Nansha site R&D team and Automation hub, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability. Establish strong talent and key opinion leaders network through external partnerships. Ensure organizational capability building, succession planning, and talent development. Scientific Leadership Drive strategic customer interactions, establish partnering models, and represent the organization in scientific forums. Influence industry trends and maintain leadership in the field through publications, conferences, and collaborations. Innovation & Service Creation Develop new local services, including digital solutions, in collaboration with Marketing and Commercial Development. Identify opportunities for differentiation and value creation through advanced technologies and data-driven approaches. Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with global R&D leadership, commercial teams, operations, and enabling functions. Act as a key interface between site operations and global strategy to ensure seamless integration and execution. What we are looking for: Education/Degree：Ph.D. in Science, an equivalent professional qualification or occupational experience​​ Field of Study: Chemistry, biology, biochemical engineering, biochemistry or equivalent Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in a pharmaceutical /CDMO setting 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.