Head of QA Bioconjugates (f/m/d)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Agile career and dynamic culture

Inclusive workplace

Compensation programs

Role-based benefits

Job summary

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland seeks a Head of QA Bioconjugates to lead QA & Compliance across multiple plants. You will shape the quality strategy, oversee CAPEX projects, and ensure CGMP compliance while mentoring supervisors and coordinating with operations leadership.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory liaising experience, and solid English; German is a plus. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and families.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Natural Sciences/Life Sciences.
• Significant experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably in Quality & Compliance (RP/FvP).
• Strong leadership and communication skills; able to work with regulatory agencies (Swissmedic, FDA).
• Proficiency in English; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA & Compliance activities across Visp Bioconjugates plants.
• Build and coach a Supervisors team; manage HR aspects and quality strategy.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership to align manufacturing and support functions.
• Oversee QA CAPEX projects and ensure milestones and CGMP compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

cGMP

Regulatory liaison

English

Education

Natural Sciences degree

Job description

Switzerland, Visp

Location: the actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

The Head of QA Bioconjugates (f/m/d) will lead a team of supervisors and specialists in one of the fastest growing business units in Lonza. He/she implements Quality Assurance capabilities that positively impact the quality strategy of the company. He/she will be accountable for the performance and results of the assigned area including the numerous large CAPEX projects and legacy customer projects. As a Quality and Compliance representative he/she will be a member of the Bioconjugates Leadership Team and will also be accountable for the quality strategy for the many large growth projects in Bioconjugates Visp.

What You Will Get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• A variety of benefits dependant on role and location

The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What You Will Do

• Manage all Quality and Compliance activities in multiple Bioconjugates plants of the Visp site covering different technologies.
• Setting up a team of supervisors and specialists. Gives leadership to the team with full responsibility for all aspects of human resource management such as qualification, development, coaching, hiring, pay decisions and discipline issues. Develop and lead the overall quality strategy for Bioconjugates.
• Partner with the Head of Operations MC1 and MC1 leadership team to ensure alignment of Manufacturing and Support Functions in executing the strategy.
• Oversee Quality CAPEX Projects and the respective teams ensuring quality standards and milestones are met. Responsible to implement and manage capabilities that support the success of the assigned investment projects
• Trains and supervises staff and works cooperatively with Ibex leadership to achieve quality and compliance goals. He/she champions continuous improvements efforts to establish an effective Quality Management System.
• Ensure that primary responsibilities of QA are executed in line with corporate requirements, industry best practices and current regulatory requirements (cGMPs).
• Responsible for resource and vacation planning of the assigned team members with regards to the fulfillment of all production orders.

What We Are Looking For

• Academic degree in Natural Sciences/ Life Sciences.
• Significant experience in the area of biopharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably in a Quality & Compliance function as RP/ FvP.
• Strong background in cGMP is an asset.
• Strong leadership skills; very good communication skills and interaction with all kind of interfaces within the organization and with regulatory agencies (Swissmedic, FDA etc.).
• Strong team orientation. Structured, focused and well-organized working attitude; open-minded for new ideas and suggestions; agile, highly motivated and dynamic drive. Solution-oriented.
• Sound experience in representing Quality and Compliance in large investment investment projects, from planning to successful health authority inspections.
• Proficiency in English language is required; German is an advantage.

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 for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Reference: R80724