GMP Drug Product Tech Transfer Lead

Lonza; Schweiz; On-site; Vertraulich; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based pay

Lifestyle & family benefits

Job summary

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, seeks a Technology Transfer Lead for Drug Product Services (DPS) to manage sterile GMP DP manufacturing transfers. This on-site position requires leading setup, scale-up, and on-site support across multiple GMP DP sites.

The ideal candidate will have extensive biotech/pharma experience, a PhD or equivalent degree, and strong skills in project management, technical writing, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure regulatory and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• PhD or Bachelor/Master in pharmaceutical sciences or related field.
• Extensive biotech/pharma industry experience.
• Knowledge of drug product technical transfers and aseptic manufacturing.
• Experience with lyophilization and prefilled syringes is an asset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical transfer activities for sterile GMP DP manufacturing.
• Manage drug product transfers from clinical development to first commercial launch.
• Define and monitor project scope, timing and progress.
• Lead setup, scale-up and implementation at GMP DP sites with on-site support.
• Oversee process documentation and transfer records.
• Drive GMP change management and CAPA implementation.
• Ensure activities meet cGMP, HSE, regulatory standards.
• Support innovation projects and evaluate new methods.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Great teammate attitude

Planning and organizing skills

Project management

Risk management

Technical writing

Education

PhD or Bachelor/Master in related field

Job description

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, seeks a Technology Transfer Lead for Drug Product Services (DPS) to manage sterile GMP DP manufacturing transfers. This on-site position requires leading setup, scale-up, and on-site support across multiple GMP DP sites.

The ideal candidate will have extensive biotech/pharma experience, a PhD or equivalent degree, and strong skills in project management, technical writing, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure regulatory and quality standards are met.