Senior QA Specialist, Bioconjugates 80-100% (f/m/d)

Lonza; Oberwallis; Remote; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Competitive compensation

Benefits depending on role

QA on the floor program

Job summary

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, is seeking a Senior QA Specialist for the Bioconjugates plant. The role involves QA Bioconjugates activities, reviewing records, and ensuring compliance across Operations, MSAT, QA/QC and Project Management. Relocation support is available for eligible candidates and families.

You will partner with cross‑functional teams to drive deviation management, CAPA and continuous improvement, train staff, and participate in audits and inspections as the QA SME.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Life Science or related field.
• Extensive experience in the GMP-regulated pharmaceutical industry including continuous improvement within QA area.
• Green Belt certification is an advantage.
• General knowledge of manufacturing processes, great understanding and knowledge in Deviations, CAPA and Change Request management including related activities.
• Experience with health authorities (Swissmedic, FDA) is desired.
• Fluency in English is required; German would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• QA Bioconjugates activities and oversight with direct contact to Operations Team, MSAT, QA/QC & Project Management teams.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to identify risks, drive deviation management & continuous improvement.
• Review and approve quality records, SOPs, Deviations, Change Requests, and Effectiveness Checks.
• Identify emerging QA topics and develop them into new or established Quality and Compliance standards.
• Train and coach new employees and existing QA Specialists.
• Act as QA SME in meetings with stakeholders and during audits and inspections.

Skills

GMP experience

QA expertise

Deviation management

CAPA processes

SOP writing

Education

Chemistry / Biotechnology / Life Science degree

Tools

TrackWise

SAP

Microsoft Office

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.

The site in Visp, Switzerland is growing and for our Biologics Quality organization, we are currently looking for a Senior QA Specialist (f/m/d) for the Bioconjugates plant. The successful candidate will be responsible for QA Bioconjugates activities and will be in direct contact with the key stakeholders in the Operations Team, MSAT, QA/QC & Project Management teams within the organization.

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
• Support continuous improvement programs to establish effective Quality Management System in Bioconjugates.
• Partner closely with cross‑functional teams to identify risks, drive deviation management & continuous improvement.
• Guide and influence stakeholders by providing QA expertise, ensuring robust quality culture and operational compliance.
• Manage and actively participate in “QA on the floor” program, including QA walkdowns and GEMBA walks.
• Act as QA SME in meetings with the relevant stakeholders, and customers, in audits and inspections.
• Responsible for the review and final release of records like Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Deviations, Change Requests, Effectiveness Checks, risk assessment etc.
• Identify emerging QA relevant topics, communicating to the relevant stakeholders and working actively on their development into new or already established Quality and Compliance strategies and/or standards i.e., CAPAs.
• Train and coach new employees and existing QA Specialists.

What we are looking for:

• Academic degree in Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Life Science or related field.
• Extensive experience in the GMP-regulated pharmaceutical industry including continuous improvement within QA area required.
• Green Belt certification is an advantage.
• General knowledge of manufacturing processes, great understanding and knowledge in Deviations, CAPA and Change Request management including related activities.
• Demonstrated ability to act proactively with a detail‑oriented, problem‑solving and continuous‑improvement mindset.
• Write, review and approve documents e.g. SOPs and other Quality documents as applicable
• Experience in the interaction with health authorities (Swissmedic, FDA etc.) is desired.
• We are looking for someone who is independent, sociable, pro-active, customer focused and who values working as a team player.
• Experience as a QA trainer or trained as a trainer for Quality topics is an advantage.
• Experience with TrackWise, SAP, and Microsoft Office software is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required; German would be an asset.

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.