Business Process Architect I2O

Job Title - Business Process Architect I2O

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

As part of our ongoing pursuit of excellence, we will be kicking off a significant Transformation Project to introduce S/4HANA, and as such we have created several positions to support this enterprise project (Project Nexus)

Role Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to support the transformation of the respective workstream within the organization’s SAP S/4HANA ERP implementation. This role plays a key part in improving S/4HANA’s capabilities and implementing industry standard methodologies to improve, standardize, and align processes across Lonza.

The Inbound to Outbound [Warehouse] Business Process Architect (BPA) plays a critical role in the implementation and optimization of the S4/HANA platform, focusing on I2O related processes. This role involves collaborating with multi-functional teams to craft, develop, and implement robust process solutions that improve data accuracy and business decision-making.​

This role provides the chance to contribute to a significant ERP transformation project involving brand new SAP technologies. The role is critical to ensuring that the organization leverages S/4HANA to drive business value and operational efficiency.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible to provide in-depth knowledge and expertise in the I2O stream related to Lonza business model archetypes 
• Responsible to provide in-depth knowledge and expertise in warehouse management
• Conduct regular meetings in alignment with the Stream Lead. Address issues or concerns raised by local teams.
• Design and architect future process solutions within the S4/HANA environment, ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry best practices. 
• Manage the end-to-end implementation of Stream related modules within S4/HANA, including reporting. 
• Collaborate with data migration teams to ensure accurate and complete data 
• Co-Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for key users / end-users to ensure successful adoption of the S4/HANA solutions

Key requirements:

• Ideally experience within a CDMO/Pharma organisation
• Knowledge of associated SAP / EWM / MM systems and technology 
• Familiar and/or open to learn industry best practice processes in relevant area 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to lead process improvement initiatives 
• Change management experience 

Travel Requirements:

• Will require travel depending on project needs: on average 3-5 times for a duration of 2-3 weeks.

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.

We want to attract the best talent and recognize that they are not always available full-time. At Lonza, we will consider requests for flexible working hours. Please talk to us during the interview process about the flexibility you may need. (50% min).

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.