Senior Tech Transfer & Lifecycle Lead - Drug Product

Lonza Group; Stein (AR); On-site; Vertraulich; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full benefits

Relocation support and global benefits

Job summary

Lonza in Stein, AG, Switzerland is seeking an Associate Director, Tech Transfer & Lifecycle Lead to own high-value Drug Product technology transfers and lifecycle programs. You will lead end-to-end activities from clinical development through process validation (PPQ), regulatory submissions and commercialization, ensuring GMP-ready operations.

You will mentor teams, collaborate with Manufacturing, MSAT, QA, Regulatory Affairs and Supply Chain across a global network, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in biopharma/pharma/CDMO environments focusing on Drug Product tech transfer and lifecycle programs.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic processing, including biologics, lyophilization, prefilled syringes, sterilization and primary packaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value Drug Product tech transfer and lifecycle programs from clinical development through CPV/OPV, regulatory submission, commercialization and lifecycle management.
• Act as senior technical authority for complex programs, defining commercialization and validation strategies, providing governance and escalation support.
• Lead transfer, scale-up and implementation of manufacturing processes into GMP operations with readiness for commercial launches.
• Develop Stage 1/2/3 validation strategies, PPQ execution, data analysis and post-approval change assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, MSAT, QA, QC, Regulatory, Supply Chain) to meet milestones and audits.
• Mentor Technology Transfer Leads and drive SOP and CPV harmonization across a global network.

Skills

Tech transfer

Process validation

Lifecycle management

Aseptic fill & finish

GMP compliance

Regulatory submissions

Job description

Lonza in Stein, AG, Switzerland is seeking an Associate Director, Tech Transfer & Lifecycle Lead to own high-value Drug Product technology transfers and lifecycle programs. You will lead end-to-end activities from clinical development through process validation (PPQ), regulatory submissions and commercialization, ensuring GMP-ready operations.

You will mentor teams, collaborate with Manufacturing, MSAT, QA, Regulatory Affairs and Supply Chain across a global network, and drive continuous