Team Lead QC Microbiology Review & Data Release

We are currently looking for a to join our Quality Control team in Visp, Switzerland. In this role, you will lead a team of 8–12 reviewers responsible for reviewing, approving and releasing microbiological analytical data supporting manufacturing operations across the Visp site. Bring your leadership skills and GMP expertise to ensure timely, compliant data release and support the reliable supply of medicines to patients.

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location. The full list of our global benefits can also be found at lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, develop and coach a team of 8–12 QC Microbiology Reviewers, building a culture of quality, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Manage performance, talent development, succession planning and employee engagement
• Plan resources and distribute workloads to meet changing business demands, manufacturing schedules and project priorities
• Oversee the timely review, approval and release of microbiological analytical data and associated QC records supporting batch release across the site
• Monitor review cycle times, throughput and operational performance, driving improvements in efficiency, capacity and quality
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, internal procedures, data integrity principles and regulatory requirements, maintaining robust documentation and inspection readiness
• Serve as an escalation point for complex technical and compliance matters, aligning priorities with critical product release timelines
• Represent microbiological data review processes during regulatory inspections and customer audits
• Partner with QA, Manufacturing, MSAT, Project Management and Site Leadership to resolve issues, support supply commitments and lead cross-functional improvement initiatives

What we’re looking for:

• A university degree in microbiology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, biology or a related scientific discipline
• Significant experience in pharmaceutical QC, QA or microbiological laboratory operations within a GMP-regulated environment
• Proven experience leading teams, developing people and driving operational performance
• Strong knowledge of microbiological testing, batch release processes, investigation management and regulatory requirements
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and customer audits
• Strong business acumen and sound judgment when balancing quality, compliance and operational priorities
• The ability to manage competing priorities and guide teams through a complex, rapidly changing manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and facilitation skills
• Fluency in German and English

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.