Senior GMP Deviation Investigator — CAPA Lead (Site-Based)

Lonza; Oberwallis; Remote; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile career culture

Inclusive workplace

Compensation programs

Role-based benefits

Job summary

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, is seeking a Senior Deviation Specialist for a fully site-based role. You will lead complex GMP deviation investigations, drive CAPAs, and partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

You will author clear deviation reports, monitor CAPA effectiveness, and participate in audits and risk assessments. The position requires strong German and English communication and deep cGMP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP-regulated pharma/biotech/medical device quality systems.
• Strong root cause analysis methods such as 5 Whys / Fishbone.
• Ability to interpret data, assess risks, and make quality decisions.
• In-depth knowledge of cGMP and global regulatory expectations.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English.
• Experience with TrackWise, Veeva or similar QMS.
• Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead GMP deviation investigations and implement sustainable CAPAs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Author compliant deviation reports and support audits.
• Analyze deviation trends and drive process improvements.
• Monitor CAPA effectiveness and participate in risk assessments.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data interpretation

GMP knowledge

German & English

QMS TrackWise/Veeva

Cross-functional collab

Education

Degree in science/engineering

Tools

TrackWise

Veeva

Job description

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, is seeking a Senior Deviation Specialist for a fully site-based role. You will lead complex GMP deviation investigations, drive CAPAs, and partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

You will author clear deviation reports, monitor CAPA effectiveness, and participate in audits and risk assessments. The position requires strong German and English communication and deep cGMP knowledge.