Job Description

The actual location of this job is in Basel Stucki, Switzerland.


For Drug Product Services (DPS), our successful DP focused branch located in Basel and Stein, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities. Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment and join us by applying for Lead Scientist, Drug Product Process Development.

What you'll get:

An agile career and a dynamic work culture An inclusive and ethical workplace Compensation programs that recognize high performance

What you'll do:

Plan and perform pharmaceutical development, specifically drug product manufacturing process development studies for liquid and lyophilized parenteral drug products of biologics (e.g. monoclonal antibodies, novel formats, ADCs, peptides) according to agreed study plans. This includes documentation according to appropriate standards and following applicable EHS regulations and laboratory standards Main project responsibilities are plan and ensure execution of tasks according to general instructions. Main departmental/organizational responsibilities are to present at PHAD internal platform meetings, contribute to alignment activities within departmental initiatives and represent DPS inside and outside of Lonza Acts as a functional lead (PDL), plans and executes laboratory studies according to instructions, evaluates and interprets results independently, reports results and authors reports for customer delivery Leads implementation of new technologies, installation, qualification and maintenance of equipment as well as troubleshooting activities. Ensures relative SOPs are in place and trainer responsibility Main laboratory responsibilities are IRP (instrument responsible person) for complex instruments including operation and lead of related troubleshooting activities and training tasks, as well as implement new technologies and lead scientific initiatives Support CAPEX initiatives as user representatives Performs other duties as assigned

What we're looking for:

Science or engineering degree (MSc, PhD) in a relevant discipline, e.g. Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical or Biochemical Engineering, or a training on the job as lab technician, or equivalent Work experience as a research/technical assistant in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry, preferably in pharmaceutical development or manufacturing environment Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant pharmaceutical development and manufacturing technologies. Experience with parenteral dosage forms, protein formulation and analytics and aseptic working techniques is a plus Very good knowledge of reporting, interpretation and documentation of scientific results Good communication skills Excellent communication skills with excellent command of English, written and spoken, any other languages are a plus

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.