Green Engineering Lead (m/f/d)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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.

We are hiring a driven individual to join us as a Green Engineering Lead in Basel, Switzerland!

You will play a meaningful role in implementing Lonza’s Environmental and Sustainability Engineering Strategy.

The role is based in Basel, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Key responsibilities:

1.Strategy and Innovation

• Perform market watch and benchmark best practices and emerging technologies in environmental engineering.

• Lead activities related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 9 “Industry, Innovation and Infrastructures” and ensure appropriate reporting / targets alignment

• Actively support activities related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6 “Clean Water and sanitation” and 13 “Climate Action”

• Translate innovative environmental technologies (e.g., renewable energy systems, carbon capture, water reclamation) and advanced know-how into Lonza’s operations and projects.

• Foster innovation in sustainability by leveraging digital tools, AI, and data analytics for monitoring and optimization.

2. Standards and Tools Development

• Develop and maintain global Sustainability Design Standards to ensure environmental considerations are integrated into all Growth projects and available for site operations / local projects

• Build and be responsible for a Green Toolbox (minor adjustments, innovative subsets…) to support sites in reducing their carbon footprints and achieving sustainability goals.

• Define and update a Green Technology Catalogue to provide a repository of best available technologies (BAT) for growth projects and operational improvements.

3. Work Streams and Projects

• Be responsible for the integration of green engineering principles into growth projects, ensuring sustainable design from inception to execution.

4. Leadership and Digital Transformation

• Act as a global leader for sustainability initiatives.

• Champion digital transformation in sustainability through tools like smart metering, carbon tracking, and AI-driven environmental analytics.

Key requirements:

• BSc or equivalent experience in Engineering or a related field

• English proficient

• Experience within the sustainability or green engineering field in a regulated and high technology environment (ideally Life Science)

• Project management skills and familiarity with sustainability-related tools, methodologies, and frameworks (e.g., Life Cycle Assessment, Carbon Accounting, or ISO 14001).

• Hands-on experience working with digital tools for environmental performance monitoring (e.g., energy management systems, carbon tracking software).

• Confirmed hands-on experience in integrating green technologies or sustainability initiatives into engineering processes and projects in a multi-site or global environment.

• Good knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 50001, or similar environmental standards and sustainability principles.

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.

Inclusion is one of Lonza’s core values. We understand the value of our differences and the benefits they bring to our company, community, and culture. We recognize the value of every person’s contribution, regardless of characteristics, preferences, and beliefs – including race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and religion.