QC Equipment Lifecycle Lead — GMP Qualification

Lonza Group Ltd.; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

Competitive compensation programs

Dynamic career opportunities

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Visp, Switzerland, is seeking a specialist to manage the technical and GMP-compliant lifecycle of QC analytical equipment across procurement, qualification, operation, maintenance and decommissioning.

You will coordinate installation, calibration, qualification and replacement activities, support IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, investigate deviations, CAPAs, and contribute to risk assessments while collaborating with QC teams to ensure equipment remains qualified and fit for purpose.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or Process Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in GMP-regulated pharma/biotech environments.
• Knowledge of QC analytical equipment and qualification processes (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Experience handling deviations, change controls, and CAPAs.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Fluency in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of QC analytical equipment from user requirements to decommissioning.
• Coordinate procurement, installation, maintenance, calibration, qualification, and replacement.
• Prepare, review, and support IQ/OQ/PQ documentation and GMP qualification work.
• Investigate equipment deviations and support CAPAs and risk assessments.
• Coordinate vendors and service providers during installation and maintenance.
• Support QC teams in troubleshooting and implementing corrective actions.
• Participate in equipment and infrastructure projects and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Analytical equipment knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

German & English fluency

Education

Chemistry/Pharmacy/Biotechnology/Process Engineering degree

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ documentation knowledge

Job description

Lonza Group Ltd. in Visp, Switzerland, is seeking a specialist to manage the technical and GMP-compliant lifecycle of QC analytical equipment across procurement, qualification, operation, maintenance and decommissioning.

You will coordinate installation, calibration, qualification and replacement activities, support IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, investigate deviations, CAPAs, and contribute to risk assessments while collaborating with QC teams to ensure equipment remains qualified and fit for purpose.