Senior QA Operations Specialist, Small Molecules (Small Scale) 80-100% (f/m/d)

Lonza; Oberwallis; Presencial; CHF 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lonza is hiring a Senior QA Operations Specialist for Small Molecules (Small Scale) at the Visp site in Switzerland. The role supports GMP-compliant manufacturing and QA across the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will review documentation, assess deviations, change requests, CAPAs, and contribute to risk assessments. Strong German and English skills, plus GMP knowledge, are essential.

Formación

• Academic degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Pharmacy or similar).
• GMP knowledge and experience in chemical manufacturing are advantageous.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in German and English required.

Responsabilidades

• Independently review batch-related manufacturing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and GMP compliance.
• Support, assess, and approve Deviations, Change Requests, and CAPA actions.
• Contribute to quality risk assessments and prepare Quality Review Reports.
• Conduct internal audits and support customer audits as well as inspections by regulatory authorities.

Conocimientos

GMP knowledge

QA in pharma

German language

English language

Regulatory alignment

MS Office

Educación

Academic degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Pharmacy or similar

Herramientas

Documentum

LIMS

TrackWise

Descripción del empleo

Senior QA Operations Specialist, Small Molecules (Small Scale) 80-100% (f/m/d)

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

As a member of the QA Small Molecules team, you ensure compliance with all quality and regulatory requirements throughout the entire product lifecycle. You support our production units in all quality‑related matters and contribute to the efficient and GMP‑compliant manufacturing of our products.

What you will get:

An agile career and dynamic working culture

An inclusive and ethical workplace

Compensation programs that recognize high performance

A variety of benefits dependant on role and location

Ensure that manufacturing is conducted in accordance with the process registered with health authorities.

Monitor compliance with all quality agreements established with our international customers.

Build and maintain reliable and transparent relationships with customers to consistently meet quality expectations and requirements.

Independently review batch‑related manufacturing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and GMP compliance.

Support, assess, and approve Deviations, Change Requests, and CAPA actions.

Contribute to quality risk assessments and prepare Quality Review Reports.

Conduct internal audits and support customer audits as well as inspections by regulatory authorities.

What we are looking for:

Academic degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Pharmacy or similar).

Ideally initial professional experience in an industrial environment; GMP knowledge and experience in chemical manufacturing are advantageous.

Strong verbal and written communication skills in German and English required

High sense of ownership, structured working style, and strong customer and team orientation.

Ability to interpret regulatory requirements accurately and align them with sound business understanding.

Proficient in MS Office; experience with pharmaceutical IT systems (e.g., Documentum, LIMS, TrackWise) is an asset.

Quick comprehension skills and strong organizational abilities.

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.

• 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.