Bioprocess Engineer

CH12 Lonza AG; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Visp, Switzerland seeks a Bioprocess Engineer USP to manage operational activities of manufacturing projects, focusing on standardization of equipment and systems within the Up Stream- (USP) unit of the Manufacturing Complex 2 (6x20kL Large Scale Mammalian).

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, implementing GMP-compliant processes, and overseeing capital projects for new production units.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in biotechnology or related field.
• 5+ years of biotechnology industry experience (3+ years for specific roles).
• Experience with stainless steel and Single Use Systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement MC2 standardization equipment strategy and roadmap in alignment with local Visp and global Lonza SU strategy.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams as functional lead for all manufacturing aspects of assigned projects.
• Ensure a high level of technical and process standardization within the production plant.
• Work as production expert in capital investment projects for building and commissioning of manufacturing units.
• Implement state of the art GMP documents and regulatory requirements for corresponding SU assets and products.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Team orientation

Education

BSc/MSc in biotechnology

Tools

Delta V systems

Syncade Emerson

Job description

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there is 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 is the kind of work we want to be part of.

Our Bioprocess Engineer USP will take over and manage the operational activities of assigned manufacturing projects with overall responsibility of standardization equipment/systems at Up Stream- (USP) within the Business Unit, Manufacturing Complex 2 (6x20kL Large Scale Mammalian).

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement MC2 standardization equipment strategy and roadmap in alignment with local (site Visp) and global Lonza SU strategy.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams as functional lead for all manufacturing aspects of assigned projects.
• Ensure a high level of technical and process standardization within the production plant.
• Work as production expert in capital investment projects for building and commissioning of manufacturing units.
• Implement state of the art GMP documents and regulatory requirements for corresponding SU assets and products.

Key requirements:

• BSC/MSc plus respectively > 5/3 years’ experience within the biotechnology industry.
• Excellent biotechnology expertise and/or knowledge in biotechnical engineering preferable in the area of mammalian cell culture and primary capture operations.
• Practical experience with stainless steel and Single Use Systems.
• Strong leadership and very good communication skills through interaction with all kinds of interfaces within and outside the organization; strong team orientation.
• Structured problem solving skills (Lean Six Sigma Yellow / Green Belt), focused and well-organized working attitude; open-minded for new ideas and suggestions; high motivation and dynamic drive; solution-oriented.
• Expert Delta V and/or Syncade Emerson systems.
• Deviation / investigations including RCA Change Management Fluent in German and/or English; advanced GMP understanding.

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. Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life-changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong.

You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, you will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters. We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow. Join us. Be you.