Deviation Process SME

Lonza; Oberwallis; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On-site role in Visp with up to 20%-rd

Competitive hourly rate

Zusammenfassung

Lonza is seeking an experienced deviation management specialist for a 6-month contract at our Visp site. The role focuses on governance, data analysis, and improving throughput in a GMP environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in deviation management, Lean Six Sigma expertise, and strong Power BI skills to drive data-driven improvements, with English fluency and German a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Significant professional experience (10+ years) in Deviation Management within regulated GMP environments.
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, process mapping, and operational excellence tools.
• Advanced hands-on proficiency with Power BI for metrics tracking and KPI visualization.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), specifically TrackWise.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to influence cross-functional teams.
• Professional fluency in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Oversee site deviation portfolio tracking, milestone adherence, and governance reporting.
• Build and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards to provide visibility into open, aging, and overdue deviations.
• Partner with Yellow Belts, Green Belts, and investigation owners to clear workflow bottlenecks.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and Operational Excellence to reduce deviation throughput times.
• Perform trend analysis using TrackWise data to identify root causes and propose solutions.
• Facilitate cross-departmental reviews to align teams on deviation priorities and deadlines.
• Support site-wide continuous improvement initiatives without direct line-management ownership.

Kenntnisse

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder management

Quality governance

GMP manufacturing knowledge

English proficiency

Tools

Power BI

TrackWise

Jobbeschreibung

Are you ready to optimize quality performance and drive throughput efficiency in a cutting-edge biopharmaceutical facility? Join our Supply Chain & Logistics BioAtrium team in Visp to lead deviation process governance, streamline investigation lead times, and eliminate operational bottlenecks on a 6-month contract with potential of extension.

This role is primarily based on site. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. We offer flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time. Requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis, in line with business needs.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Competitive hourly rate.

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Oversee site deviation portfolio tracking, milestone adherence, and governance reporting.
• Build and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards to provide clear visibility into open, aging, and overdue deviations.
• Partner with Yellow Belts, Green Belts, and investigation owners to identify and clear workflow bottlenecks across BioAtrium.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence principles to reduce overall deviation throughput times.
• Perform trend analysis using TrackWise data to uncover systemic root causes of investigation delays and recommend data-driven solutions.
• Facilitate routine cross-departmental reviews to align operational teams on deviation priorities, risks, and deadline commitments.
• Support site-wide continuous improvement initiatives without taking direct line-management ownership of individual deviation execution.

What we are looking for:

• Significant professional experience (10+ years) with a strong background in Deviation Management within a regulated GMP manufacturing environment (Pharma, CDMO, or Food sector).
• Applied expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, process mapping, and operational excellence tools.
• Advanced hands‑on proficiency with Power BI for metrics tracking, KPI visualization, and data modeling.
• Practical familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS), specifically TrackWise.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to influence cross-functional technical teams without direct authority.
• Professional fluency in English is required; German language skills are a plus.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.