Manufacturing Science and Technology Expert – Drug Product (m/f/d)

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.

The site in Visp, Switzerland is growing and for our Biologics organization, we are currently looking for experienced Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Experts in Ibex® Solutions, our recently launched unique biological manufacturing and development concept, to join our Drug Product team. The site is easily commutable from the Bernese Oberland (40 minutes by train from Thun). Visp, also known as the sun center of Switzerland, is located in the Swiss Alps close to Zermatt, Saas Fee, Verbier and Crans-Montana – a beautiful area to go skiing in the winter or enjoying great views during hiking and biking tours in the summer. Become part of this exciting opportunity and apply now!

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform technology transfers in cross-functional teams to support product and process implementation at manufacturing scale
• Lead product life cycle and process optimization
• Participate in capital investment projects to design and commission new equipment
• Prepare and perform qualification and validation ‎activities
• Apply formal processes and tools to manage the transfer of information, process related risks and change control to securing success during the technology transfer
• Lead complex product and process related investigations and deviations including complaints actions and resolve technical challenges within area of expertise
• Act as link between Drug Product development and Drug Product manufacturing
• Implement process monitoring and process control strategy
• Be a subject matter expert in authority and customer audits
• Act as a mentor for scientific and production staff in different fields of expertise

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor, Master (preferred) in Pharmaceutical Technology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Process Engineering or equivalent scientific degree
• Knowledge of technical challenges and requirements for drug product technology transfers
• Significant knowledge of and proven process understanding of aseptic drug product manufacturing (Pharma, Regulatory aspects, knowledge of lyophilization process is a plus)
• Very good communication skills (internally and with customers) and experience in project coordination
• Fluency in English required, German is advantageous

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.