Director of Pharma Manufacturing Operations

Lonza Group Ltd.; Oberwallis; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based pay

Global benefits

Zusammenfassung

Lonza Group Ltd. in Visp, Switzerland is seeking a Manufacturing Lead (Director) to build the operations organization for the Payload-Linker capacity expansion.

You will lead production managers, supervise a team of specialists and manage CAPEX startup post-OQ, with accountability for safety, quality, and on‑time delivery. You will oversee budgeting, cost control and be a member of the functional leadership team, providing expert input on planning, feasibility and reporting.

Qualifikationen

• Leadership experience in pharmaceutical chemical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and EHS requirements.
• English fluency; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead production managers, supervisors and specialists with full people-management responsibility.
• Drive operational readiness within CAPEX projects and post-start-up activities.
• Oversee production campaigns, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.
• Monitor costs, contribute to budgeting and product cost calculations.
• Support production management through housekeeping, training and controls.
• Act as liaison on production planning, feasibility and performance reporting.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

GMP

EHS knowledge

LEAN/OPEx

English fluent

German advantageous

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Lonza Group Ltd. in Visp, Switzerland is seeking a Manufacturing Lead (Director) to build the operations organization for the Payload-Linker capacity expansion.

You will lead production managers, supervise a team of specialists and manage CAPEX startup post-OQ, with accountability for safety, quality, and on‑time delivery. You will oversee budgeting, cost control and be a member of the functional leadership team, providing expert input on planning, feasibility and reporting.