Global Tech Transfer Director — Biotech & Pharma

Lonza; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Dynamic work culture

Inclusive workplace

Lifestyle and family benefits

Job summary

Lonza in Stein, Switzerland seeks an Associate Director, Technology Transfer (Global MSAT) to lead end-to-end technology transfers from development to commercial launch, with focus on aseptic fill-finish. This fully site-based role emphasizes collaboration, technical strategy, global standard alignment, and critical GMP and regulatory knowledge to ensure fast, compliant transfer across sites.

The successful candidate will guide process scale-up, PPQ, and regulatory filings, serving as senior

Qualifications

• Industry-leading biotech/pharma/CDMO experience.
• Proven tech transfer in aseptic fill-finish.
• Strong GMP, regulatory and CMC understanding.
• Ability to influence and lead across global sites.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.
• University degree in Biochemistry or Pharmaceutical Science (PhD preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technology transfer from development to commercial launch.
• Act as global SME for process technology transfer.
• Provide technical leadership and contact across projects.
• Define project scope, timing and progress.
• Lead scale-up, GMP manufacturing site support.
• Drive GMP change control and CAPAs.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, health, safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Tech transfer

Biotech/pharma experience

GMP/regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Biochemistry/Pharmaceutical Science degree

PhD preferred

Job description

Lonza in Stein, Switzerland seeks an Associate Director, Technology Transfer (Global MSAT) to lead end-to-end technology transfers from development to commercial launch, with focus on aseptic fill-finish. This fully site-based role emphasizes collaboration, technical strategy, global standard alignment, and critical GMP and regulatory knowledge to ensure fast, compliant transfer across sites.

The successful candidate will guide process scale-up, PPQ, and regulatory filings, serving as senior