MES Technical Lead (m/f/d) 80-100%

Lonza; Oberwallis; Remote; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Lonza in Switzerland seeks an MES Technical Lead to guide the MES team in daily production tasks, ensure GMP compliance, and drive continuous improvement. You will train staff, coordinate resources, and partner with QA, engineering and manufacturing to optimize performance.

Ideal candidates have a pharmaceutical/chemical background, experience with MES systems (Syncade preferred) and strong communication in English. German language skills are a plus, and flexibility is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in MES recipe authoring, preferably in Emerson Syncade.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with stakeholders.
• Structured, proactive and independent work style with a focus on safety and GMP.
• Fluency in English (and German an advantage).

Responsibilities

• Set priorities and allocate resources to meet deadlines.
• Communicate with stakeholders across functions.
• Participate in improvement projects and audits.
• Provide frontline MES technical and procedural support to manufacturing teams.
• Train MES team members and support new joiners.

Skills

MES recipe authoring

Team leadership

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Pharmacy or equivalent scientific degree

Tools

Emerson Syncade

DeltaV

Job description

Lonza is a global leader in the life sciences industry, operating across three continents. While we are a science-driven organization, there is no single formula for how we work. Our most important scientific solution is our people, talented individuals who collaborate, share ideas, and help businesses help people.

In return, our employees are empowered to shape their own careers. Their ideas, big and small, make a meaningful difference and contribute to improving the world. This is the kind of work we want to be part of.

As MES Technical Lead, you are responsible for the daily tasks in the production. You and MES team are reporting to Team Lead Documentation who is responsible for the personnel management and development. You are involved in regular exchange meetings with other team leaders/stakeholders in order to optimize efficiency together. You are responsible for training and coaching MES team members, support Team Lead Documentation conducting performance reviews and actively supporting their further development.

What you will get:

An agile career and a dynamic work culture.

An inclusive and ethical workplace.

Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

What you will do:

Setting priorities and allocating resources to meet deadlines

Communicating with stakeholders

Participating in improvement projects

Ensuring safety and GMP compliance

Recognizing, interpreting and eliminating deviations

Participating in audits and visits

Providing frontline MES technical and procedural support, working with the manufacturing teams, QA and plant engineers

Performs training activities of MES and supports others and new joiners.

What we are looking for:

Preferred area of study: Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Pharmacy or equivalent scientific degree

Experience in MES recipe authoring, preferably in Emerson Syncade

Knowledge of DeltaV is preferable

Knowledge in the area of sterile Drug Product is an asset

Coordination of resources and workflows Past experience as a lead for a technical team is an asset.

High motivation and dynamic drive; solution-oriented

Structured, focused and organized way of working, assertive and motivated, working independently, flexible and resilient

High attitude for Safety, Quality, Solution focus and Cooperation

Fluency in both English and German (written and oral) would be an advantage

Prepared to work flexible working hours

Good communication skills and interaction with a variety of interfaces within the organization and on the shopfloor

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.

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.

We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.