Process Expert - aseptic filling 80-100%

CH12 Lonza AG; Stein (AR); On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work culture

Competitive salary

Global benefits

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Stein, AG, Switzerland is seeking a Process Expert for two sterile fill & finish lines. The role is site-based and focused on manufacturing excellence, process validation, and deviation investigations to ensure high-quality medicines.

You will work with cross-functional teams, maintain cleanroom standards, and support audits. Fluency in English and German is required, with a Life Science or Engineering degree and GMP/aseptic experience essential.

Qualifications

• Aseptic GMP manufacturing experience is required.
• Experience with fill-finish processes for drug products (vials) is desirable.
• University degree in Life Science or Engineering is required.
• Audits experience is a plus.
• fluency in English and German is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide front line support to manufacturing, ensuring batches meet safety, time, and quality specs.
• Support process validations, re-validations and short-term improvement projects.
• Lead investigations and deviations and determine corrective actions.
• Maintain cleanroom practices and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements.

Skills

Aseptic manufacturing

GMP experience

English fluency

German fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Life Science degree

Engineering degree

Job description

The actual location of this job is in Stein, AG, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. Ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? Join our vibrant and diverse team in the Drug Product Services (DPS) unit as a Process Expert for two cutting‑edge sterile fill & finish lines in Stein! You'll play a key role in keeping our operations flawless and our products world‑class. If you're passionate about innovation and thrive in dynamic settings—this is your moment to shine! This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get

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

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits Our local benefits: 3cf206339e0e4e41a77e8c806138c2b5

What you’ll do

• Provide front line support to manufacturing, working with the operator, focusing on manufacturing process and executing each batch safely, on time, in compliance with the batch instructions and quality requirements
• Support the execution of process validations, re-validations and short‑term improvement projects
• Lead product and process related investigations and deviations and determine solutions to fix
• Establish, promote, drive and maintain good cleanroom management practices
• Maintain processes at inspection readiness level and provide the necessary support in any internal or external audit
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully implement improvements and new processes

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience with aseptic manufacturing processes in a GMP environment is a must
• Experience with fill&finish processes of drug product (especially with vials) is highly desirable
• University degree in Life Science or Engineering
• Experience with Compounding processes are a plus.
• Experience with highly active pharmaceutical ingredients (HAPI) is a plus.
• Experience with audits are a plus.
• Fluency in English as well as fluency in German are a must
• Ability to agilely move between various tasks in a dynamic environment.
• You demonstrate strong collaboration skills and actively support your team members

About Lonza

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.

You will feel at home

• 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, you 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. Join us. Be you.