QC Project Lead — Agile, Cross-Functional GMP Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Agile career

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based compensation

Location-based benefits

Job summary

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland seeks a QC Project Lead (m/f/d) to join the Quality Control team. The role represents QC in cross-functional project teams, coordinating activities with analytical labs, QA, Operations, MSAT and Engineering, and serving as the main contact for project QC matters.

You will plan QC activities supporting production campaigns, coordinate tasks across labs, manage GMP changes, and contribute to audits.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or PhD in biology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or a related natural science discipline.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated environment and Quality Control is advantageous.
• Clear communication skills in German and English, with a collaborative, customer‑oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Represent QC in cross-functional project teams and coordinate QC activities with QA, Operations, MSAT and Engineering.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as the primary contact for project QC matters.
• Plan and oversee QC activities supporting production campaigns, ensuring readiness and timely delivery.
• Coordinate, prioritize and schedule tasks across analytical laboratories per project requirements.
• Process change requests and deviations in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Coordinate QC contributions to customer audits and regulatory inspections.
• Calculate and monitor project-related QC costs, supporting cost-efficient delivery.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Process Development, Manufacturing and QA to adapt plans.

Skills

Project coordination

GMP awareness

German language

English language

MS Office

Education

Master’s or PhD in biology/biochemistry/pharmaceutical sciences or related natural science

Tools

Documentum

LIMS

TrackWise

Job description

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland seeks a QC Project Lead (m/f/d) to join the Quality Control team. The role represents QC in cross-functional project teams, coordinating activities with analytical labs, QA, Operations, MSAT and Engineering, and serving as the main contact for project QC matters.

You will plan QC activities supporting production campaigns, coordinate tasks across labs, manage GMP changes, and contribute to audits.