Head of Quality, Biopharma GMP Leader

Lonza; Oberwallis; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lonza's BioAtrium site in Visp seeks a Head of Quality to lead quality strategy and ensure GMP compliance across all activities. You will drive quality leadership, work with regulators including Swissmedic, and oversee the QA program for a biopharmaceutical site.

The role requires extensive GMP biopharma experience, senior leadership of cross-functional teams, and strong English/German language skills (French advantageous). On-site location in Visp, Switzerland.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in life sciences or related field.
• Extensive GMP biopharmaceutical quality operations leadership.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary pharma/vaccines teams.
• Leadership of site management teams.
• Start-up experience in manufacturing facilities.
• Expert in Drug Substance GMP (ICH Q7).
• GMP manufacturing knowledge of biologics.
• Knowledge transfer of therapeutic protein processes.
• Operational Excellence training in GMP.
• Quality and GMP compliance mindset.
• Customer-facing skills and stakeholder liaison.
• English and German language essential; French advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Define quality vision and strategy for BioAtrium.
• Ensure compliant quality management system at BioAtrium.
• Monitor KPIs for the quality system, culture, and staffing.
• Oversee outsourced services and handling of complaints.
• Collaborate with Swissmedic to maintain the Manufacturing License and inspections.
• Ensure inspection readiness and CAPA follow-up.
• Represent the joint venture to customers, inspectors and stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

GMP biopharma

Quality leadership

Regulatory know-how

Tech transfer

Operational excellence

Cross-functional leadership

English & German

French advantageous

Ausbildung

Master Degree in Life Sciences

Jobbeschreibung

Lonza's BioAtrium site in Visp seeks a Head of Quality to lead quality strategy and ensure GMP compliance across all activities. You will drive quality leadership, work with regulators including Swissmedic, and oversee the QA program for a biopharmaceutical site.

The role requires extensive GMP biopharma experience, senior leadership of cross-functional teams, and strong English/German language skills (French advantageous). On-site location in Visp, Switzerland.