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.
Key responsibilities:
Leading multi-functional teams as a process expert tasked with technology transfers (process design and up-scaling) and timely process implementation at manufacturing scale. This includes the whole lifecycle of assigned projects from planning, over coordination, implementation, control, and project completion aligned with project management goals.
Acting as the interface between the process donor (customer, process development) and operations, ensuring process scalability and manufacturability.
Securing success during technology transfer by applying formal processes and tools to manage the transfer of information, process-related risks, and change control.
Resolving process issues that may arise during manufacturing, considering all regulatory requirements.
Completing GMP risk analysis for the manufacturing processes.
Expert in MSAT process for capital projects, providing necessary inputs for manufacturing unit construction.
Implementing the manufacturing process in the plant.
Interacting directly with customers during tech transfer, campaign preparation, execution, and closure, including daily reporting of batch status and performance.
Ensuring timely compilation of process-related deviations, change requests, and campaign reports.
Compiling CMC sections in filing documents and technical content of validation reports.
Contributing to the development and implementation of standardized MSAT procedures and processes.
Continuously improving process performance.
Supervising tasks in the area of local and global MSAT initiatives or leading major task forces or troubleshooting teams.
Evaluating and driving innovative trends within the respective area of expertise.
Acting as a mentor for scientific and production staff in different fields of expertise.
Performing process-specific training for production staff.
Key requirements:
Bachelor’s / Master’s degree or equivalent experience, PhD preferred.
Preferred area of study: Biotechnology, chemical engineering, or related fields.
More than 5 years of experience in biopharma manufacturing and/or process development, preferably in Mammalian Manufacturing.
GMP and deep understanding of bioprocess technology.
Proficiency in English and German would be advantageous.
Strong leadership skills and a proven ability to lead teams.
Outstanding communication skills and the ability to interact with various interfaces within customers and the project organization.
Strong team orientation with a collaborative approach.
Structured, focused, and well-organized working attitude.
Open-minded to new ideas and suggestions.
Agile, highly motivated, and dynamic drive.
Passionate about solving challenges with a positive outlook.
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.