Transition Lead
Core
Lead end-to-end transition and knowledge transfer strategy for Lonza's Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad, managing wave-based process migrations to ensure business continuity.
Role type
Senior Transition Team Lead (Global Business Services)
Builds
Global Capability Centre operations and process migrations
Domain
Life Sciences / CDMO / Global Business Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
GBS transition management, wave-based migration planning, knowledge transfer strategy, cross-functional team leadership, risk management (RAID frameworks), readiness assessments, hypercare planning, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
CDMO or life sciences environment experience, Swiss-headquartered multinational background, project management or change management certifications
Technologies
SAP S/4HANA ecosystems, digital/AI-supported process documentation tools
Responsibilities
Define and execute GCC transition strategy and wave-based roadmap; Lead, mentor, and empower a team of 7 Transition Managers; Partner with Program Management, GCC Build Leads, Technology, HR, and functional SMEs; Deploy knowledge capture/transfer methodologies; Conduct comprehensive readiness assessments; Direct hypercare planning and post-transition reviews; Utilize structured RAID frameworks for risk management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
