Senior Scientist QC

Lonza; Oberwallis; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation assistance

Career development

Inclusive workplace

Competitive compensation

Zusammenfassung

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, is seeking a GMP Compliance & Quality Improvement Lead to strengthen quality and compliance across the QC organization. You will identify gaps, guide investigations, and lead improvements that support reliable laboratory processes and regulatory inspections.

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families. A master’s or doctoral degree in life sciences, or a bachelor’s with extensive experience, plus 2–3 years in a GMP‑regulated

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD in life sciences or bachelor with extensive experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical/biotech environment.
• Practical knowledge of Swissmedic, FDA, EU GMP, EMA expectations, ICH guidelines, and pharmacopoeias.
• Experience working with regulatory authorities and supporting inspections.

Aufgaben

• Assess QC processes against GMP requirements and identify compliance risks.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance on laboratory processes and documentation.
• Support inspection readiness and regulatory inspections for QC teams.
• Lead and write deviation investigations, identify root causes, and develop CAPAs.
• Review and approve compliance documentation and quality records.
• Lead improvement projects with QC, QA, Manufacturing, and Technical Operations.
• Coach colleagues on GMP and inspection readiness.

Kenntnisse

GMP compliance

Quality improvement

Data integrity

Regulatory knowledge

Project leadership

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Master's or PhD in life sciences

Bachelor with extensive experience

Jobbeschreibung

This position is based in Visp, Switzerland . Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families.

As our GMP Compliance & Quality Improvement Lead , you will help strengthen quality and compliance across our Quality Control (QC) organization. You will identify compliance gaps, guide investigations, and lead improvements that support reliable laboratory processes. You will also share your expertise and help teams prepare for regulatory inspections.

What you will get:

Opportunities to develop your career and lead meaningful quality improvements.

An inclusive and ethical workplace where your ideas are valued.

A competitive salary and compensation programs that recognize high performance.

Assess QC processes against Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements, identify compliance risks, and implement lasting improvements.

Translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance on laboratory processes, data integrity, and documentation.

Support inspection readiness and regulatory inspections, advising QC teams on compliance questions.

Lead and write deviation investigations, identify root causes, and develop effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

Review and approve compliance documentation and quality records to ensure they meet regulatory expectations.

Lead improvement projects with QC, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Technical Operations, using quality metrics and trends to address recurring issues.

Coach colleagues on GMP, quality risk management, and inspection readiness, encouraging shared responsibility for quality.

What we are looking for:

A master’s or doctoral degree in life sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree with extensive relevant experience.

At least two to three years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.

Practical knowledge of Swissmedic, FDA, and EU GMP requirements, EMA expectations, ICH guidelines, and the US and European Pharmacopoeias.

Experience working with regulatory authorities and supporting inspections.

Extensive experience writing and leading deviation investigations, identifying root causes, and developing CAPAs.

Experience identifying compliance gaps, applying quality risk management, and leading improvement projects across teams.

Clear technical writing, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to build agreement, constructively question processes, and independently complete initiatives.

Clear communication skills in English with a collaborative working style. German language is an advantage.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. Our teams work together to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity guide how we work, and everyone’s ideas can help improve lives.

We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Join us to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies.