Bioprocess Engineer

Lonza; Oberwallis; Remote; CHF 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza is a global leader in life sciences. The Bioprocess Engineer USP will manage operational activities of assigned manufacturing projects, focusing on standardization of equipment and systems at Up Stream (USP) within Manufacturing Complex 2 (6x20kL Large Scale Mammalian) at Visp.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive GMP compliance, participate in capital investment projects, implement regulatory docs, and advance process standardization.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in biotechnology with relevant experience.
• 5+ years in biotechnology industry (MSc: 3+).
• Experience in mammalian cell culture and primary capture operations.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt and GMP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement MC2 standardization equipment strategy and roadmap for Visp site and global Lonza SU strategy.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams as functional lead for 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 manufacturing units.
• Implement GMP documents and regulatory requirements for SU assets and products.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean Six Sigma Yellow

Lean Six Sigma Green

Problem solving

Team orientation

Education

BSc in Biotechnology

MSc in Biotechnology

Tools

DeltaV

Syncade

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.

• 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, 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.