Job Description

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 looking for a Manufacturing Science and Technology Expert - Drug Product (m/f/d) - 80% -100%. This role is important for ensuring successful technology transfers, maintaining GMP compliance, and driving continuous improvement. If you're a proactive problem-solver with a strong background in manufacturing science and technology, we want to hear from you. The position is based in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation is available for a successful candidate and their family, if needed.

Key responsibilities:

Responsible for implementing the manufacturing process in the plant, as received from DP process development or customer. Securing success during technology transfer by applying formal processes and tools to handle the transfer of information, process related risks and change control. Participate in GMP risk analysis for the manufacturing processes. Communication of manufacturing updates to the customer Leading and/or participating in cross-functional teams as a MSAT guide tasked with technology transfers (process implementation and transfer) 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. Leading/participate in change controls and deviation investigations. Prepare and perform Qualification and Validation ?activities in compliance with cGMP regulations and ?specification requirements. ?? Contributing to the development and implementation of standardized MSAT procedures and processes. Responsible for continuous improvement of process performance and product quality. Proactively anticipates, evaluates, and resolves scientifical and technical challenges within area of expertise. Acting as a mentor for scientific and production staff in different fields of expertise. Acts a link between Drug Product Services (DPS Basel), mainly formulation, process development and manufacturing, QC and Visp. Looks after process monitoring and process control strategy as well as sophisticated data analysis.

Key requirements:

Degree in Pharmaceutical Technology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Process Engineering or equivalent scientific degree More than 3 years of proven track record in the area of sterile manufacturing on the shopfloor and/or MSAT, QA/QC Proficiency in English Proven process understanding in sterile manufacturing (Pharma, Regulatory aspects, freeze-drying) Very good interpersonal skills with all kinds of interfaces within customers and the project organization Strong team orientation and collaboration across groups within a matrix organization Structured, focused and well-organized working demeanor Open-minded for new insights and suggestions Agile, highly motivated and dynamic drive Driven to resolve issues

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.