SW Design Transfer and IT-Support
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
This is an outstanding opportunity to be at the forefront of detailed software design transfer and IT support within a best-in-class organization!
Key responsibilities:- Be responsible for the process from R&D to manufacturing and service, ensuring compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and FDA software design control requirements.
- Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure software specifications meet manufacturability, scalability, deployment, and maintenance requirements.
- Define and optimize software deployment processes in a manufacturing, maintenance, and service environment, including installation, configuration, validation, and version control.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training programs.
- Select, develop, and qualify computerized equipment, software tools, and environments used in manufacturing.
- Qualify and validate computerized equipment to meet cGMP, GAMP 5, and 21 CFR-Part 11 standards.
- Provide basic IT infrastructure support for manufacturing and laboratory operations, ensuring alignment with corporate IT policies and cybersecurity standards.
- Ensure software and computerized systems align with regulatory standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, FDA CFR Part 820, and EU MDR.
- Perform equipment risk assessments (FMEA, gap analysis) and fix equipment issues related to software.
- Support sophisticated technical investigations.
- Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Service teams for software-related manufacturing challenges beyond routine operations.
- Degree in Software-Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated ability in software validation, design transfer, and computerized equipment qualification within a regulated industry (medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotech, or manufacturing).
- Solid understanding of IEC 62304, ISO 13485, cGMP, GLP, CAPA, Track Wise, and risk analysis tools.
- Proficiency in device-based software products deployment, maintenance, and validation methodologies (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Join Lonza AG and be part of a team that is determined to efficiently implement brand-new solutions and drive continuous improvement in a collaborative environment. Your expertise will help us deliver best-in-class products and services that positively impact millions of lives every day!
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.
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At Lonza, we enable A Healthier World by supporting our healthcare customers on the path to commercialization. Our community of 16,000 talented employees work across a global network of more than 30 sites to deliver for our customers across the pharma, biotech and nutrition markets.
