Jobs at Lonza

Provides QA oversight for GMP compliance across QC and Development Services. Reviews and approves deviations, CAPAs, change controls, investigations, and OOS records; supports audits, inspections, validation, technology transfer, stability programs, and quality governance. Acts as a GMP subject matter expert, manages compliance issues through QMS processes, mentors teams, and drives continuous improvement and audit readiness.

Designs, validates, and transfers microbiological testing methods in a regulated pharmaceutical laboratory. Supports material and product release testing, environmental monitoring, contamination control, equipment qualification, technical documentation, audit readiness, inspections, and continuous improvement. The role also mentors team members and requires a site-based 4x10-hour schedule including one weekend day.

Leads experimental programs developing and implementing Process Analytical Technology for mammalian manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include designing PAT solutions, leading technical projects, analyzing complex datasets, supporting technology transfer and regulatory compliance, mentoring scientists, collaborating cross-functionally, and driving continuous improvement, intellectual property, and publication initiatives.

Performs microbiological testing of raw materials, final products, environmental samples, and cleaning samples in a pharmaceutical facility. Operates laboratory instruments, conducts microbial analysis, develops and validates analytical methods, documents results, and writes or reviews SOPs. Requires a science-related bachelor’s degree, laboratory experience, safe hazardous-material handling, GMP familiarity, PPE use, and availability for a Sunday-through-Wednesday 4x10-hour schedule.

Designs and executes experiments to develop and implement Process Analytical Technologies for mammalian biologics purification and manufacturing. The Scientist analyzes and communicates complex data, solves technical process challenges, evaluates new technologies, supports project objectives, and collaborates with cross-functional teams. The role also includes mentoring colleagues and representing R&D as a technical expert with internal and external stakeholders.

Monitor Drug Product revenue and cost performance, analyze deferred revenue and work in progress, support month-end close, reconciliations and audits, and develop financial reports and dashboards. The role partners with manufacturing sites, program managers, Finance teams, and leadership to identify risks, trends, process improvements, and automation opportunities while maintaining accurate data across SAP, Planview, and related systems.

Operate and monitor GMP manufacturing equipment for therapeutic protein production. Execute downstream purification activities including chromatography, filtration, column packing, viral reduction, and product processing. Perform pH, conductivity, and sampling tests; transfer materials; clean and sanitize equipment; troubleshoot basic issues; review documentation; and participate in shift handovers and continuous improvement.

Supports computerized infrastructure for plant operations, including servers, networks, workstations, storage, client devices, and operating systems. Participates in infrastructure projects, system testing, change control, quality investigations, root-cause analyses, documentation updates, security improvements, and on-call support. Develops technical documentation and contributes to application and solution design while supporting automation, analytics, quality control, and manufacturing information systems.

Lead design and architecture of SAP S/4HANA solutions for stream processes, drive integrations, ensure GMP compliance, manage stakeholders, oversee configuration/customization, support change management and training, and provide on-site project delivery.

Leads GMP reference standard qualification protocols and reports for biotechnological materials. Coordinates QC customer and CSM activities, supports LIMS/LES workflows, manages quality documentation and Trackwise changes, mentors colleagues, leads innovation and efficiency initiatives, and provides subject-matter expertise during audits. Collaborates with QC, QA Analytics, and external clients while ensuring quality, data integrity, and safety compliance.

Conduct NMR and spectroscopy-based product identification and quantification for R&D and production. Develop and validate analytical test procedures, perform GMP release testing, and support equipment cleaning and method development for IR, UV/VIS, and optical rotation systems. Collaborate with research, production, occupational safety, and quality assurance teams in ISO and GMP environments.

Lead QC project activities for late-phase and commercial biologic drug products, including laboratory capacity assessment, analytical method transfers, release and stability testing, testing strategy implementation, and GMP documentation. Coordinate timelines, customer interactions, stakeholder communications, and project deliverables with Program Managers. Provide QC subject-matter expertise during audits, inspections, and customer meetings while ensuring regulatory readiness and compliant execution.

Designs and executes laboratory projects in purification development and viral clearance, including chromatography, filtration, stability studies, and screening. Interprets experimental data, prepares scientific documentation, supports customer project teams, coordinates vendors, troubleshoots deviations, and contributes to project delivery, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Coaches junior scientists and communicates scientific findings to customers and multidisciplinary teams.

Conduct laboratory experiments in purification development and viral clearance, including chromatography, filtration, stability studies, and screening. Analyze experimental data, prepare protocols and reports, maintain accurate documentation, and support project delivery. Collaborate with colleagues, customers, and external partners; present findings; contribute to continuous improvement; and mentor junior laboratory staff in a site-based bioprocess development environment.

Leads manufacturing readiness for production campaigns, including document review and approval, process improvement, risk mitigation, validation support, and project execution. Coordinates with cross-functional teams, customers, and subject matter experts to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing. Creates and verifies documentation through analysis, dry runs, and mock setups, while communicating project progress, risks, and updates.

Lead SAP ECC FI solution design, configuration, support and continuous improvement for core finance processes. Partner with Finance and IT stakeholders, ensure integrations with CO/MM/SD/PS, lead testing and UAT, troubleshoot complex FICO incidents, collaborate with AMS and vendors, and contribute to finance transformation and S/4HANA initiatives.

Performs routine GMP laboratory sampling and testing for environmental monitoring, utilities, raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and stability samples. Documents and reviews laboratory data under GDP and ALCOA+ principles, manages samples and inventory, supports laboratory operations, and escalates deviations, atypical results, and OOS results. Participates in training, validation, continuous improvement, and innovation projects while maintaining cGMP compliance.

Lead commercial growth for Lonza’s Advanced Synthesis platform, specializing in small-molecule API manufacturing. Own customer proposals and negotiations, develop business models and offerings, identify market opportunities, and provide technical expertise during customer engagements. Partner with Sales, Marketing, Portfolio Management, Operations, R&D, and site leadership to align opportunities with capabilities and investments. Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging technologies while driving strategic growth across a complex organization.

Leads the global customer portal product strategy, roadmap, backlog, agile delivery, integrations, testing, release management, and customer experience evolution. Partners with engineering, architecture, vendors, executives, and global stakeholders to translate business and customer needs into scalable digital solutions. Owns product metrics, requirements, UAT, deployment readiness, risk mitigation, and value realization across complex enterprise systems.

Leads Lonza’s global quality regulatory intelligence, advocacy, and external engagement strategy. The role monitors regulations, guidance, health authority expectations, and industry trends; coordinates advocacy and commenting activities; translates intelligence into quality system actions; oversees governance, training, change management, metrics, and continuous improvement; and supports inspection readiness and health authority interactions across a global, regulated organization.