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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

GMP-compliant environment

Autonomy in an international setting

Career development opportunities

Relocation assistance where applicable

Job summary

Lonza Visp, Switzerland is seeking a QA professional within the Small Molecules team to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements across the product lifecycle. You will support our production units in quality matters and contribute to GMP-compliant manufacturing of our products.

The role includes reviewing batch documents, supporting Deviations, Change Requests and CAPA actions, conducting internal audits, and collaborating with customers and regulators.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

German language proficiency

English language proficiency

Ownership mindset

Structured working style

Customer orientation

Team orientation

Education

Degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Pharmacy or similar)

Tools

MS Office

Documentum

LIMS

TrackWise

Job description

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
• The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits .

What you will do:

• 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.