Head of QA Bioconjugates – Lead Quality & Compliance, Visp

Lonza; Oberwallis; Remote; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a Head of QA Bioconjugates in Visp, Switzerland. You will lead a team of supervisors and specialists, driving QA and compliance programs across multiple Bioconjugates sites and technologies.

You will shape the quality strategy, partner with operations leadership, and oversee large CAPEX projects while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and corporate standards. Fluency in English is required; German is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Natural Sciences/ Life Sciences.
• Significant experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably in a Quality & Compliance function as RP/ FvP.
• Strong background in cGMP is an asset.
• Strong leadership and communication skills across interfaces and with regulators (Swissmedic, FDA).
• Experience representing Quality & Compliance in large investment projects and health authority inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of supervisors and specialists in Bioconjugates Visp and manage QA/Compliance activities across multiple plants and technologies.
• Develop and lead the overall quality strategy for Bioconjugates and align with Manufacturing and Support Functions.
• Oversee Quality CAPEX Projects and ensure milestones and standards are met.
• Train and supervise staff; drive continuous improvements and establish an effective Quality Management System.
• Ensure QA activities comply with corporate requirements and regulatory standards (cGMP).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

GMP knowledge

Quality Assurance

English proficiency

Education

Natural Sciences/Life Sciences degree

Job description

Lonza is seeking a Head of QA Bioconjugates in Visp, Switzerland. You will lead a team of supervisors and specialists, driving QA and compliance programs across multiple Bioconjugates sites and technologies.

You will shape the quality strategy, partner with operations leadership, and oversee large CAPEX projects while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and corporate standards. Fluency in English is required; German is advantageous.