Manufacturing Science and Technology Expert - Drug Product

1000scholars; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland seeks a Manufacturing Science and Technology Expert to implement manufacturing processes, manage technology transfer, and drive continuous improvement in sterile production. The role requires coordinating with DPS Basel, QA/QC, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely execution and compliance.

You will mentor staff, participate in risk analyses, and support process monitoring and data analytics across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in sterile manufacturing on shopfloor and/or MSAT/QA/QC.
• Proficiency in English and strong communication with interfaces.
• Ability to apply GMP risk analyses and cGMP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement the manufacturing process in the plant as received from DP process development or customer.
• Support technology transfer with formal processes and risk management.
• Participate in GMP risk analyses for manufacturing processes.
• Communicate manufacturing updates to the customer.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional MSAT teams for process implementation and transfer.
• Lead/change controls and deviation investigations.
• Plan and perform Qualification and Validation activities per cGMP.

Skills

Sterile manufacturing

GMP

English

Education

Pharmaceutical Technology

Biotechnology

Chemistry

Process Engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Science and Technology Expert - Drug Product

Lonza

Visp, Switzerland

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementing the manufacturing process in the plant, as received from DP process development or customer.
• Securing success during technology transfer by applying formal processes and tools to handle the transfer of information, process related risks and change control.
• Participate in GMP risk analysis for the manufacturing processes.
• Communication of manufacturing updates to the customer.
• Leading and/or participating in cross-functional teams as a MSAT guide tasked with technology transfers (process implementation and transfer) and timely process implementation at manufacturing scale. This includes the whole lifecycle of assigned projects from planning over coordination, implementation, control and project completion aligned with project management goals.
• Leading/participate in change controls and deviation investigations.
• Prepare and perform Qualification and Validation activities in compliance with cGMP regulations and specification requirements.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of standardized MSAT procedures and processes.
• Responsible for continuous improvement of process performance and product quality.
• Proactively anticipates, evaluates, and resolves scientifical and technical challenges within area of expertise.
• Acting as a mentor for scientific and production staff in different fields of expertise.
• Acts a link between Drug Product Services (DPS Basel), mainly formulation, process development and manufacturing, QC and Visp.
• Looks after process monitoring and process control strategy as well as sophisticated data analysis.

Key requirements:

• Degree in Pharmaceutical Technology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Process Engineering or equivalent scientific degree.
• More than 3 years of proven track record in the area of sterile manufacturing on the shopfloor and/or MSAT, QA/QC.
• Proficiency in English.
• Proven process understanding in sterile manufacturing (Pharma, Regulatory aspects, freeze-drying).
• Very good interpersonal skills with all kinds of interfaces within customers and the project organization.
• Strong team orientation and collaboration across groups within a matrix organization.
• Structured, focused and well-organized working demeanor.
• Open-minded for new insights and suggestions.
• Agile, highly motivated and dynamic drive.
• Driven to resolve issues.