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 MSAT Microbial or BioConjugates Process Experts. Lonza has a strong track record in the microbial and bioconjugation manufacturing of Biologics from early clinical to large scale commercial supplies.

We are building a brand new and unique facility in the Lonza’s Vibe-X dedicate model, in which the two technologies of microbial and bioconjugates production are combined in one project.

In the position as a MSAT Bioconjugates or Microbial Upstream (USP) or Downstream (DSP) process expert, you will make a difference by being responsible for the successful ramp-up, tech transfer and commissioning of the new facility as well as supervision, support and life cycle management of the Bioconjugate or Microbial process. You will play a crucial role in the network between the different departments such as manufacturing, development, quality assurance and control. Become part of this exciting opportunity and apply now!

Key Responsibilities:

• Participation in and/or process owner of the technical transfers, ramp-up and the commissioning of the facility currently in construction
• As an MSAT process expert, act as the interface between the process donor (customer, process development) and operations. In this function, responsible to ensure process scalability and manufacturability
• Plan and supervise MSAT activities on project level to ensure that the processes deliver the required products with the required quality in a safely, timely and in a cost effective manner
• Directly communicate with customers during campaign execution and closure including daily reporting of batch status and performance
• Responsible for leading process troubleshooting on the manufacturing floor as needed
• Change control management
• Supporting process validation activities
• Participation in annual product review (APQR)
• Representing the facility during process specific inspections and audits as SME for area of responsibility
• Preparation of validation and commercial campaigns as part of a project team (tech transfer, scale up, GMP documentation, equipment)

Key Requirements:

• Master or PhD (preferred) in Bioconjugation, Biotechnology, chemical engineering, organic chemistry or related disciplines
• Significant experience in Bioconjugation or Microbial, biopharma manufacturing and / or process development, preferably in the area of BioConjugates or USP/DSP (Mammalian or Microbial)
• cGMP experience and deep understanding of Bioprocess technology
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with customers and within the project organization
• Fluency in English, German would be an advantage
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Structured, solution-oriented, focused and well-organized working attitude
• Open-minded for new ideas and suggestions

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.