R75268 Talent Management & Succession Partner
Location: Hyderabad, India
This is an office‑first role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week).
Intro summary of the role
This is a critical role as the team expands, serving as a central point of contact for talent and succession planning initiatives. The role requires confidence in engaging with global leaders and partnering with HRBPs by guiding, educating, and enabling them on talent management practices. As the face of succession planning and talent strategy, the role drives consistency, quality, and impact across the organization. It requires strong subject‑matter expertise in Talent Management, with exposure to global practices—ideally including Swiss and US market understanding.
What you will get
An agile career and dynamic working culture.
An inclusive and ethical workplace.
Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.
What you will do
Lead end‑to‑end coordination of annual and mid‑year global talent review and succession planning cycles.
Support EC‑level talent reviews with data analysis, leadership insights, succession plans, and health analysis.
Drive continuous improvement of talent management and succession practices using market benchmarks and best‑in‑class tools.
Manage global talent assessment processes, analyze outputs, and identify leadership gaps and strengths.
Develop and maintain dashboards, succession metrics, and critical role coverage reporting using Workday.
Ensure integrity, confidentiality, and compliance of all talent data.
Maintain and improve global talent processes, frameworks, and toolkits, driving simplification and digital enablement.
Act as a trusted SME for HRBPs, providing coaching and training on succession planning and talent assessment methodologies.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, and Leadership Development teams to align succession and development planning.
What we are looking for
Domain Expertise
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
8+ years of experience in global talent management and succession planning.
Strong knowledge of talent assessment tools, methodologies, and HR analytics.
Experience with Workday reporting and global HR processes.
Skills & Attributes
Strong stakeholder engagement, consulting, and influencing skills.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and data interpretation abilities.
Ability to package complex materials into clear, compelling presentations.
Global mindset with proven collaboration across matrix organizations.
Commercial and strategic thinking with ability to work through ambiguity.
Strong project management and execution capability.
High proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with HR technologies.
Resilience, strong work ethic, and a proactive, innovative mindset.
About Lonza
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in global talent management and succession planning.
- Strong knowledge of talent assessment tools, methodologies, and HR analytics.
- Experience with Workday reporting and global HR processes.
