Site Operations Leader - Bioconjugation Manufacturing

Lonza

Oberwallis

On-site

Vertraulich

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Lonza Visp seeks an experienced Head of Operations Payload Linker to run a large-scale site-in-site manufacturing unit of about 300 people. You will own end-to-end operations, safety, quality, and customer delivery in a highly regulated environment.

Reporting to Global Head Operations Advanced Synthesis, you will shape strategy, drive Lean improvements, manage budgets, and develop leadership teams. The role requires strong GMP expertise, stakeholder management, and a track record of operational

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related scientific or engineering field.
10+ years in pharma/biopharma manufacturing operations with process transfer exposure.
Senior leadership experience in large, complex manufacturing orgs.
Strong GMP, regulatory, and operational excellence background.

Responsibilities

Lead a dedicated Visp manufacturing unit (~300 staff) with shared services.
Define and execute strategies to optimize capacity, productivity, and costs.
Foster safety, quality culture, and data integrity per GMP.
Drive production performance and continuous improvement via Lean and automation.
Own budgets and asset lifecycle; sponsor capex for growth and efficiency.
Develop and empower a high-performing, cross-functional leadership team.