Senior Tech Transfer & Lifecycle Lead — Biopharma

Lonza; Stein; Remote; CHF 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza in Stein, AG, Switzerland is seeking an Associate Director, Tech Transfer & Lifecycle Lead (80-100%). You will take ownership of high-value drug product technology transfers and lifecycle programs, guiding end-to-end activities from clinical development through PPQ, regulatory submissions and commercialization.

This site-based role requires strong GMP/CMC expertise, leadership across cross-functional teams and the ability to mentor Tech Transfer Leads while ensuring readiness for audits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in biopharma, pharma or CDMO environments with drug product tech transfer.
• Expertise in aseptic processing and related technologies (lyophilization, prefilled syringes, sterilization, primary packaging).
• Strong GMP, CMC and global regulatory knowledge supporting commercialization and submissions.
• Proven track record leading complex tech transfer and commercial launch programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value drug product technology transfer and lifecycle programs end-to-end.
• Drive scale-up and implementation of manufacturing processes into GMP operations.
• Develop and oversee Stage 1–3 Process Validation strategies and PPQ execution.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to meet milestones and regulatory readiness.
• Mentor Technology Transfer Leads and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Tech transfer

Process validation

Lifecycle management

Aseptic processing

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Lonza in Stein, AG, Switzerland is seeking an Associate Director, Tech Transfer & Lifecycle Lead (80-100%). You will take ownership of high-value drug product technology transfers and lifecycle programs, guiding end-to-end activities from clinical development through PPQ, regulatory submissions and commercialization.

This site-based role requires strong GMP/CMC expertise, leadership across cross-functional teams and the ability to mentor Tech Transfer Leads while ensuring readiness for audits