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

Lonza Group Ltd.; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile career and dynamic work culture

Inclusive and ethical workplace

Compensation programs recognizing high

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. seeks an MES Technical Lead for daily production tasks. You and the MES team report to the Team Lead Documentation and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize efficiency. You will train team members, support performance reviews and help develop their skills for future growth.

You will drive safety, GMP compliance and deviations handling while coordinating resources and participating in audits and improvement projects, ensuring a high‑quality manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Pharmacy or related field.
• Experience with MES recipe authoring, preferably Emerson Syncade.
• Knowledge of DeltaV is an asset.
• Coordinate resources and workflows effectively.
• Previous lead experience for a technical team is an asset.
• Fluency in English; German is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set priorities and allocate resources to meet deadlines.
• Communicate with stakeholders across teams.
• Participate in improvement projects and audits.
• Ensure safety and GMP compliance on the shop floor.
• Identify and eliminate deviations in processes.
• Provide frontline MES technical support to manufacturing, QA and plant engineers.
• Train MES team members and support onboarding of new joiners.

Skills

MES recipe authoring

Emerson Syncade

DeltaV

team leadership

GMP safety

communication

Education

Bachelor / Master Degree

Tools

Emerson Syncade

DeltaV

Job description

Location

Visp, Switzerland. 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.

Job Summary

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.

Benefits

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor / Master Degree
• 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

Company Culture

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.

Why Join 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.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 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

Closing

Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life-changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?

If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board. Join us. Be you.