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Lonza

Global life sciences contract manufacturer

Operations Manager Launch Manufacturing Small Molecules

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVisp, SwitzerlandNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed Master's or PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in chemical and/or pharmaceutical development or production is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and business competence are desirable.
  • Strong analytical skills and enjoyment of addressing complex technical questions.
  • Fluent spoken and written German and English.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills when working with stakeholders across different levels of the hierarchy.
  • A proactive, flexible, learning-oriented approach, with a sense of responsibility and the ability to perform under time pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for the timely, high-quality, and cost-efficient manufacture of assigned products while complying with applicable safety, quality, and environmental regulations and guidelines.
  • Lead the preparation of risk analyses to ensure quality and safety during production.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams, ensuring customers receive products cost-effectively and on time.
  • Build a trusting and successful working environment through effective communication, commitment, and teamwork.
  • Adapt flexibly to changing priorities and support multiple projects simultaneously.

About the Company

Lonza

Global life sciences contract manufacturer

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.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1897

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