Head of CQV

Head of CQV - Location: Slough, UK

Lonza AG is seeking a proven leader to head our Validation Teams within the Technical Services function. This is a pivotal role where your leadership, influence, and ability to inspire high-performing teams will be the key to driving operational excellence. While technical expertise is important, our top priority is a candidate with exceptional leadership gravitas who can lead change, mentor teams, and make a strategic impact across the organization.

As Head of CQV, you will:

• Lead, inspire, and guide the Validation Teams, ensuring alignment with the Technical Services strategy, delivery, and compliance goals.

• Drive change and performance improvement, creating a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.

• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, from shop floor teams to site leadership, ensuring smooth delivery and resolution of challenges.

• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Manufacturing, Development Services, and other business areas to optimize operational outcomes.

• Oversee validation consultants and contractors, tracking performance metrics to ensure value for money and exceptional results.

• Contribute to Global and Local initiatives, leveraging your leadership to shape and implement impactful strategies.

What we're looking for:

• A senior leader with gravitas and credibility who commands respect and inspires teams.

• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams, achieving goals, and driving organizational change.

• Strategic thinker and problem solver, able to balance operational delivery with creative solutions.

• Strong ability to mentor and develop individuals, enabling teams to exceed performance expectations.

• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, able to engage and persuade across all levels of the organization.

• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining operational oversight and results.

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.