Process Expert MSAT Downstream- Mammalian Large Scale (m/f/d)

Lonza; Oberwallis; Remote; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, seeks a Process Expert MSAT Downstream for Mammalian Large Scale. Lead tech transfers, ensure manufacturability, and guide cross-functional teams through process flexibility and scale-up. Strong GMP knowledge, leadership, and communication are essential. Fluency in English; German helpful.

Relocation assistance available. You will work on high-impact projects, collaborate with customers, and contribute to continuous improvement in a global life sciences environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in biopharma manufacturing or process development

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams for technology transfers and up-scaling to manufacturing scale
• Interface between process donor and operations to ensure scalability and manufacturability
• Apply formal processes to manage information transfer, risks and change control
• Resolve process issues in manufacturing considering regulatory requirements
• Execute GMP risk analysis for manufacturing processes
• Work as MSAT process expert in capital investment projects for building/commissioning units
• Contribute to input for block-flow diagrams, media/buffer lists, and critical parameter lists
• Implement manufacturing processes in the plant and interact with customers during tech transfer
• Compile deviations/change requests and campaign reports in a timely manner
• Prepare CMC sections and technical content of validation reports
• Develop and implement standardized MSAT procedures and processes
• Drive continuous improvement of process performance
• Supervise MSAT initiatives or lead major task forces
• Evaluate and drive innovative trends in area of expertise
• Mentor scientific and production staff and perform process-specific trainings

Skills

GMP knowledge

Bioprocess tech

Leadership

Communication

Team orientation

Structured working

Open-minded

Agile mindset

Problem solving

Education

Biotechnology or Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

Process Expert MSAT Downstream- Mammalian Large Scale (m/f/d)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is dedicated people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

At our location in Visp, in the canton of Valais, we are currently looking for Process Expert MSAT Downstream- Mammalian Large Scale to support our growth in several business units!

T he actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland . Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

What you’ll do:

• Lead cross functional teams as a process expert tasked with technology transfers (process design and up-scaling) and timely process implementation at manufacturing scale. This includes the whole lifecycle of assigned projects from planning over coordination, implementation, control and project completion aligned with project management goals.
• Act as the interface between the process donor (customer, process development) and operations. Responsible to ensure process scalability and manufacturability.
• Securing success during technology transfer by applying formal processes and tools to manage the transfer of information, process related risks and change control
• Responsible for the resolution of process issues that may arise during manufacturing, considering all regulatory requirements
• Responsible for execution of GMP risk analysis for the manufacturing processes.
• Working as MSAT process expert in Capital investment projects for building and commissioning of the manufacturing units. Main responsible for delivering all input required for the specific processes (block-flow diagrams, media and buffer lists, critical parameter lists)
• Responsible for implementing the manufacturing process in the plant.
• Interacting directly with customers during tech transfer, campaign preparation, execution and closure including daily reporting of batch status and performance.
• Ensuring timely compilation of process related deviations, change requests and campaign reports
• Compiling CMC sections in filing documents and technical content of validation reports
• Contributing to the development and implementation of standardized MSAT procedures and processes.
• Responsible for continuous improvement of process performance
• Supervising tasks in the area of local and global MSAT initiatives or leading major task forces or troubleshooting teams.
• Evaluating and driving innovative trends within the respective area of expertise
• Acting as a mentor for scientific and production staff in different fields of expertise.
• Performing process specific trainings for production staff.

What we’re looking for:

• Preferred area of study: Biotechnology, chemical engineering or related disciplines
• At least 5 years of experience in the area of biopharma manufacturing and / or process development preferable in the area of Mammalian Manufacturing
• GMP and deep understanding of bioprocess technology
• Fluency in English and German would be advantageous
• Strong leadership skills
• Very good communication skills and interaction with all kinds of interfaces within customers and the project organisation
• Strong team orientation
• Structured, focused and well-organized working attitude
• Open-minded for new ideas and suggestions
• Agile, highly motivated and dynamic drive
• Solution-oriented

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a significant difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reference: R80478

You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• 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.