QA Manager, Project Quality Lead (f/m/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. 

Currently, we are looking for a Project Quality Lead to join our multinational Quality organization in the Bioconjugates Business Unit at the Visp site. This role acts as key Quality counterpart for growth projects and is responsible for leading quality activities by working closely with various quality and operational functions to ensure GMP-compliant manufacturing operation. 

Key responsibilities: 

• End-to-end lead for all Quality activities and a key role in project leadership level 

• Managing a team of experienced quality professionals, distributing tasks, and maintain oversight of main activities.  

• Managing project scope related Quality activities, timelines, Regulatory compliance (e.g Swiss Medic)  

• Responsible to deliver the project activities by implementing capabilities that support the success of the assigned investment projects  

• Collaborating with project growth project stakeholders at global and site for improvement projects 

• Identifying business and operational factors which influence the project, as well as provide quality input as required 

Key requirements: 

• Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Science or other related field or experience in the field of pharmaceutical industry 

• Substantial work experience (> 10 years) in a role in Quality Assurance, Production or Engineering, in pharmaceutical industries and cGMP controlled environment. QA Validation, qualification is strongly preferred 

• Strong collaborative mindset, organizational skills, and verbal and written communication skill is required. 

• Excellent knowledge of  electronic Quality systems (e.g. TW, SAP, etc) and quality tools such as risk-based approaches 

• Fluent in English, German is an advantage 

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.