MSAT Process Expert

Panda International; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza's Visp biologics organization seeks an experienced MSAT Process Expert in Mammalian Cell Culture – Downstream Processing (DSP) to own scale-up, technology transfer and continuous improvement for the Ibex Solutions platform.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure successful transfers to manufacturing scale, and collaborate with customers, development and operations to drive process performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• PhD preferred.
• More than 5 years in biopharmaceutical manufacturing or process development.
• Experience in mammalian manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Solid GMP and bioprocess knowledge.
• Experience with tech transfer, scale-up and manufacturing implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through technology transfer activities, including process design, scale-up and implementation at manufacturing scale.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from planning to completion.
• Interface between process donors, customers, process development and manufacturing operations.
• Ensure process scalability and manufacturability.
• Manage process information transfer, risks and change controls.
• Support manufacturing implementation and site deployment.
• Provide daily batch reporting and issue resolution.

Skills

Technology transfer

Process scale-up

GMP

Bioprocess

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Quality & compliance

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor or Master in Biotechnology/chemical engineering

PhD preferred

Job description

MSAT Process Expert – Mammalian Cell Culture DSP

Contract: 1 December 2026 – 31 August 2028

Duration: 21 months

Work arrangement: 100% onsite

About the role

Lonza's biologics organisation in Visp is expanding, and we are looking for an experienced MSAT Process Expert in Mammalian Cell Culture – Downstream Processing (DSP) to support its Ibex® Solutions platform.

Ibex® is Lonza's integrated biological manufacturing and development concept, supporting large-scale mammalian manufacturing processes of up to 20,000L.

As a Process Expert, you will take ownership of process scale-up, technology transfer, implementation and continuous optimisation, working closely with customers, process development teams and manufacturing operations.

You will lead cross-functional activities to ensure that processes are successfully transferred, implemented and maintained at manufacturing scale.

Key responsibilities

Technology Transfer & Process Implementation

• Lead cross-functional teams through technology transfer activities, including process design, scale-up and implementation at manufacturing scale.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, from planning and coordination through implementation, control and completion.
• Act as the interface between process donors, customers, process development and manufacturing operations.
• Ensure process scalability and manufacturability.
• Manage process-related information transfer, risks and change controls.

MSAT & Capital Projects

• Act as the MSAT process expert in capital investment projects involving the construction and commissioning of manufacturing units.
• Provide process-related technical input, including block-flow diagrams, media and buffer lists, and critical parameter lists.
• Support implementation of manufacturing processes at the site.

Manufacturing & Customer Support

• Interact directly with customers during technology transfer, campaign preparation, execution and closure.
• Provide daily reporting on batch status and performance.
• Support the resolution of process issues arising during manufacturing.
• Ensure process-related deviations, change requests and campaign reports are completed on time.

Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Compile CMC sections for filing documents and technical content for validation reports.
• Execute GMP risk analyses for manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to standardised MSAT procedures and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement of process performance.
• Support MSAT initiatives, troubleshooting teams and technical task forces.

Leadership & Knowledge Sharing

• Mentor scientific and production staff.
• Deliver process-specific training to production teams.
• Evaluate and drive innovative developments within the area of expertise.

Candidate requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• PhD preferred.
• More than 5 years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and/or process development.
• Experience in mammalian manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GMP and bioprocess technologies.
• Experience with technology transfer, process scale-up and manufacturing implementation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work with customers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong team orientation.
• Structured, organised and focused working approach.
• Agile, motivated and solution-oriented mindset.
• Open to new ideas and continuous improvement.
• Duration: 21 months.
• End date: 31 August 2028.
• Work arrangement: 100% onsite.