Bioprocess Analytics and Automation Manager

Title: Bioprocess Analytics and Automation Manager

Location: Slough

Visa and Relocation support is offered with this role.

The Role:
Our Research & Development (R&D) team is seeking an experienced Bioprocess Analytics and Automation Manager to lead and manage a dedicated team within the field of bioprocess analytics and analytical automation. In this key role, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing innovative analytical methods and technologies that enhance the value of our customer offerings.

This is a unique opportunity to lead, design, and deliver cutting-edge technology projects, while serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in bioprocess analytics and/or automation.

Candidates must have previous relevant technical and people management experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and successfully deliver multiple innovative projects or programs.

• Understand and coordinate analytical requirements for Bio R&D projects against available CoE resources to ensure scientific quality and timely achievement of delivery.

• Ensure work environment and working conditions are appropriate for efficient performance and for achieving results, and if improvements or streamlining is needed, develop and implement solutions.

• Provide the clarity of tasks, motivation and support to your team to continuously improve and develop.

• Establish a culture of innovation in an organisation and lead the innovation process from brainstorming to ideation.

• Maintain expertise as a Subject Matter Expert in a field directly related to bioprocess analytics and/or automation.

• Identify IP threats and opportunities in active projects/areas of expertise.

• Present own projects at conferences via talks or posters. Initiate the preparation of manuscripts for publication or external presentation.

Key requirements:

• BSc in Biochemistry or a related field with relevant industry experience.

• Previous people management experience.

• Experience in the analysis of components, impurities, and contaminants in mammalian bioprocesses.

• Excellent knowledge of laboratory automation, including robotics.

• Proficiency with relevant techniques such as ELISA, q/ddPCR and NGS.

• Knowledge of PAT and model development.

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.