Senior Director, Head of MSAT - Houston

Lonza • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences, operating across three continents. While our work is grounded in science, our success is driven by talented people collaborating to develop innovative solutions that help businesses bring therapies to patients. In return, we empower our employees to take ownership of their careers—encouraging ideas, both big and small, that make a meaningful impact on the world. Our Specialized Modalities (SPM) platform is at the forefront of emerging technologies, spanning cell and gene therapy, microbial systems, and mRNA. We have supported over 450 process development projects, with a proven track record of translating cutting-edge science into scalable, advanced manufacturing solutions—enabled by modern, purpose-built facilities. The Senior Director, MSAT position has primary responsibility for the Houston site’s MSAT department. The position is responsible for leading the Tech Transfer, Process Support, Data Science and Process Validation groups across assets/ modalities. The role will ensure provision of direction, 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.

Requirements

• Minimally 15+ years of biotech validated experience in process development, process scale up/manufacturing and Process Validation.
• Experience with Cell & Gene Therapy and Viral Vector production preferred, current Good Manufacturing Practices, US / EU regulations, supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs all functions associated with leading the multiple groups in the MSAT organization. This includes a focus on safety, resource planning, oversight of the groups work results, overview of group budgetary performance, oversight of Quality Records and Quality performance, providing guidance and advice on Lonza policy and procedures, promoting global interactions, mediating conflicts, providing technical input, providing guidance on company strategy, prioritizing work and assisting in establishing long term group direction and objectives.
• Provides direct coaching, mentoring and development to each member of the MSAT management team both in execution of their group responsibilities and in their own personal development. Develop and coach direct reports for future leadership roles. In addition, provide coaching and mentoring to every member of the MSAT organization for their personal and professional development.
• Engage with Program Managers and directly with our Customers to ensure projects are planned and implemented appropriately in order to deliver to and meet the needs of our customers and the business.
• Engage interact and communicate with the Site Leadership team through SLT meetings, various Councils and the DMS to ensure SLT and the site is aligned to support successful delivery as a business to our Customers and to Lonza.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed