Senior QA Specialist
Lonza
Senior QA Specialist
Lonza
Global life sciences contract manufacturer
Location: The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
This role has been created to support the growing business in BioConjugates.
We are looking for a Senior QA Specialist (f/m/d) who wants to manage projects and will support our growing business in BioConjugates. Join us and apply for this exciting opportunity in Visp, Switzerland.
What you will get:
An agile career and dynamic working culture
An inclusive and ethical workplace
Compensation programs that recognize high performance
A variety of benefits dependant on role and location
The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.
What you will do:
As a member of the quality assurance team (PCP Conjugates), you will be responsible to ensure production of APIs is in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
You will support the contract manufacturing and advise members of development, production, and analytical departments on all aspects of GMP.
You will be responsible for checking manufacturing documentation for conformity, change control, and investigation of deviations and OOS-results.
You will combine regulatory awareness with an entrepreneurial mindset to achieve effective quality solutions.
You will support continuous improvement programs to establish effective Quality Management Systems.
In addition, you will be the quality contact for our clients and will be present during their GMP audits.
What we are looking for:
Academic degree in Life Sciences (e.g. Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Chemistry or a related field).
Significant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry in a GMP environment.
Relevant experience is preferred, with a focus on independence, sociability, and customer focus.
Experience in a customer-focused environment, managing stakeholders and their needs independently.
First experience in project management is preferred.
Strong communication skills and the ability to combine regulatory awareness with a proactive and team-oriented mindset.
Excellent English (written and verbal) for customer interaction and a good command of German (B2 level) to communicate with colleagues on a daily basis.
About Lonza
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
Lonza is a global provider of development and manufacturing services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and nutrition sectors. It supports clients from early development through to commercial production, offering integrated processes such as process development, GMP manufacturing, formulation, fill-finish, and quality assurance to bring medicines and nutrition products to market. Lonza’s model is built on end-to-end CDMO capabilities, enabling companies to move from concept to scalable, compliant production with reliable supply chains. What sets Lonza apart is its long history and global footprint, combining decades of experience across chemistry, biology, and nutrition with a broad, end-to-end service network that supports projects from discovery to commercialization. The company aims to be a trusted, long-term partner in life sciences by helping customers efficiently develop and manufacture their products at scale while maintaining strict regulatory and quality standards.
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