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.
We are excited to offer an outstanding chance for a highly motivated individual to join our team in Visp as a Senior QA Specialist Microbial (f/m/d). You will report to the QA Operations Team Lead Large Scale Microbial and work in close collaboration with different quality and operations functions in order to ensure cGMP-compliant manufacturing activities and documentation.
At Lonza, we aim for flawless execution and world-class quality in everything we do. This role is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Key responsibilities:
Responsible for managing daily activities related to quality, including campaign preparation, change control, deviation & CAPA management, and process monitoring. Ensures manufacturing processes are cGMP-compliant for clinical and commercial supply.
Ensure efficient cGMP-compliant life cycle management of all manufactured products, holding the authority to make quality decisions for projects in both internal and external meetings.
Act as the main customer point of contact for all project-related quality requests, providing timely and accurate information.
Offer mentorship to all Lonza departments, evaluating project-specific risks and ensuring strict adherence to cGMP by identifying areas of non-compliance through detailed risk assessments.
As the project lead, you will conduct internal and external audits. You will also act as the QA Subject Matter Expert (SME) during client audits. Additionally, you will take part in regulatory inspections conducted by health authorities.
Key requirements:
Bachelor or Master of Science in Life Sciences (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field) and equivalent experience in the field
Extensive experience in the GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or API industry is highly advantageous.
Proven ability to identify non-compliance and gaps from quality standards, with a keen eye for detail.
Experience in close collaboration with different functions and departments to achieve common goals.
Structured, detailed, and well-organized working attitude; open-minded to new ideas and suggestions; agile, highly motivated, and dynamic drive.
Proficiency in English is essential, and basic German skills are an advantage.
Join us at Lonza AG in Switzerland, where you can successfully implement your skills in a role that is both challenging and rewarding. Help us to continue making a meaningful difference in the world with your outstanding expertise and ambition.
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.