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 main objective of the Technical Project Lead (m/f/d) is to assure the  right first time application of Lonza Technical Standards, as well as engineering principles, concepts, industry practices & standards. To achieve this, the TPL is in close collaboration with the technical team during the design phase, FATs / SATs and commissioning until IQ / OQ. Sharing technical standards and auditing their compliance is key. Solid technical knowledge is mandatory to understand the content, enabling e.g. the review of P&IDs.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Share and enforce the applicable standards & practices with the project team and Work Package Owners (= SMEs of the EPCMQ or suppliers)

• Proactively align and keep aligned with the Lonza Project Team (Process, Plant Engineer, OPS Team, SGU, QA, QC, Visp Engineering, EPCMQ team) about the applicable technical standards

• Participate in the technical meetings between the Work Package Owners and the suppliers

• Review and approve technical documentation (e.g. P&IDs)

• Coordinate the declaration of conformity according to PED

• Organize internal as well as external workshops and support team members to establish agendas, meeting minutes, actions lists,...)

• Participate to the preparation of the project reporting (charts for KPIs, collection of information,...)

• Participate in the corresponding approval workflows in Unifier and CQV

• Participate in FATs / SATs as observing auditor

• Technical Change Management: Lead discussions if a proposed change is mandatory or a “nice to have”. Coordinate TCRs in SAP.

• Prepare the handover of technical information from the EPCMQ to Plant Engineering and execute it when the initial handover occurs.

Key Requirements:​

• Degree in project management or engineering (Dipl. Ing. / M. Sc. / B. Sc.) or equivalent

• 3+ years engineering experience or project management on major investment projects in international environment.

• Good project management skills

• Technical knowledge in chemical and / or pharmaceutical engineering is a plus

• Interdisciplinary knowledge

• Experience in shape point or web site management

• Experience in cGMP environment is a big plus

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.