EMEA Associate Director, Business Development
Locations: Visp or Basel
Working Pattern: Remote with 50% regular travel involved
The role
We are seeking an EMEA Associate Director of Business Development to drive growth across Lonza’s Specialized Modalities platform, including cell therapy, viral vectors, exosomes, mRNA, and microbial development and manufacturing services.
In this role, you will build strong customer relationships across mainland Europe and develop new business opportunities. You will work closely with internal experts to deliver tailored solutions that meet customer needs and clearly demonstrate Lonza’s value.
***** The role involves regular travel of up to 50% to meet customers and attend industry events.
What you will get
An agile career in a dynamic and innovative working culture
An inclusive, ethical, and safety‑first workplace
Compensation programmes that recognise performance and contribution
A range of benefits depending on role and location
Access to our full global benefits offering: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits
What you will do
Build and manage a strong pipeline by engaging customers and developing new opportunities
Own the sales cycle from first contact through to negotiation and deal closure
Understand customer needs and position Lonza’s Specialized Modalities solutions effectively
Develop a broad network across the cell and gene therapy, mRNA and Microbial markets
Plan for, organize and attend customer meetings, conferences, and industry events to generate new leads
Share market insights and competitive intelligence to support commercial strategy
Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored proposals and smooth account handovers
What we are looking for
A BSc or MSc or PhD in a scientific discipline is preferred
5+ years of commercial experience in the CDMO space within the pharmaceutical industry
Fluent written and spoken English; additional languages are an advantage
Proven experience managing a full sales or project lifecycle
Proven previous involvement in contract negotiations in a leading role and as part of negotiating contracts. Ability to proactively lead all stakeholders involved up to final close of a contract
Ability to create customer‑focused presentations
Knowledge of the drug development lifecycle
Strong technical understanding of cell and gene therapy, mRNA and Microbial manufacturing principles
Experience using CRM tools such as Salesforce is desirable
About Lonza
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With over 30 sites across five continents, our teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity guide how we work and succeed together.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. If you are excited about helping transform breakthrough ideas into life‑changing therapies, we would love to hear from you.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences?
Apply now.
Lonza is a pioneer and world leader in the CDMO industry, setting the pace with cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing. United by a common purpose, we turn our customers’ breakthrough innovations into viable therapies and manufacture the medicines of tomorrow.
Founded in Switzerland in 1897, our company is the first and original CDMO, and today we are more dynamic, agile and forward-focused than ever before. As one of the largest Western CDMOs, we bring together a global team of around 18,500 colleagues across five continents to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions for our customers' complex needs.
For our customers and their patients, we bring quality, safety and reliability to bring life-enhancing and life-saving treatments to market at speed and at scale. For our colleagues, we strive to create a sense of belonging and inclusion where every person can thrive and bring their best.
