MSAT Process Expert - Mammalian Downstream (Relocation)

Lonza; Oberwallis; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, is seeking a Process Expert MSAT Downstream- Mammalian Large Scale to support growth across business units. The role focuses on technology transfers and manufacturing scale-up.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure process scalability, and collaborate with customers during tech transfer, with emphasis on GMP and continuous improvement. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree; PhD preferred.
• Biopharma manufacturing and/or process development experience.
• GMP knowledge and bioprocess technology understanding.
• Fluency in English; German advantageous.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross functional teams for technology transfers and scaled manufacturing.
• Interface between process donor and operations; ensure scalability.
• Apply formal processes to manage transfer information, risks and change control.
• Resolve process issues with regulatory considerations.
• Perform GMP risk analyses for manufacturing processes.
• Work as MSAT process expert in capital investment projects for building and commissioning manufacturing units.
• Prepare input for block-flow diagrams, media lists, critical parameter lists.
• Implement manufacturing processes in the plant.
• Interact with customers during tech transfer and report batch status.
• Compile deviations, change requests and campaign reports.
• Contribute to standardized MSAT procedures and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and mentor staff.
• Perform process trainings.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

GMP knowledge

Biopharma manufacturing

Bioprocess technology

English

German language

Education

Bachelor/Master

PhD preferred

Biotech/Chemical eng

Job description

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, is seeking a Process Expert MSAT Downstream- Mammalian Large Scale to support growth across business units. The role focuses on technology transfers and manufacturing scale-up.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure process scalability, and collaborate with customers during tech transfer, with emphasis on GMP and continuous improvement. Relocation assistance is available.