DSP Process Expert MSAT (m/f/d) - (80-100%)

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.

As a member of the MSAT (Manufacturing Science & Technology) Team Ibex Visp responsible for the successful transfer, scale up, supervision and optimization of biopharma processes. As a very experienced professional, you are regarded as an expert in process science and manufacturing aspects. In this role, you significantly contribute to the development of the MSAT toolbox and share the manufacturing responsibility as a long-term process owner.

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Join a team of over 18,000 people making a meaningful difference from day one. As an MSAT Process Expert, you will focus on leading technology transfers and implementing manufacturing processes from design to full-scale production. The position serves as a key link between development and operations, interacting directly with customers, preparing regulatory documentation, and driving continuous improvement. It also involves mentoring staff and contributing to the standardization and innovation of MSAT practices.

Check out moreabout what a career at Lonza in Visp, Switzerland could look like!

Key responsibilities:

• Leading cross-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

• Act as the interface between the process donor (external customer, process development) and operations. Responsible to ensure 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

• Responsible for the resolution of process issues that may arise during manufacturing, considering all regulatory requirements. This includes on call duty

• Responsible for execution of GMP risk analysis for the manufacturing processes

• Ensuring timely compilation of process related deviations, change requests and campaign reports as well as responsible for continuous improvement of process performance

Key requirements:

• PhD or equivalent experience (preferred), Master’s/Master’s degree in biotechnology, chemical engineering or related fields

• Working experience in biopharma manufacturing and / or process development preferable in of Mammalian Manufacturing

• Deep understanding of GMP and bioprocess technology

• Very good communication skills and interaction with all kinds of interfaces within customers and the project organization

• Fluency in English

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.