Solid Form Expert Pharma Manufacturing 80-100% (m/f/d)

Lonza; Oberwallis; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance bonuses

Lifestyle benefits

Zusammenfassung

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland seeks a motivated Solid Form Expert for MSAT, focusing on crystallization, filtration, drying and milling process development. You will guide scale-up, optimization, and technology transfer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product robustness and quality.

You will apply solid-state expertise and analytical insight to drive continuous improvements and evaluate new technologies that impact API production and process development.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering with focus on crystallization or solid form technologies.
• Experience in R&D, Process Development, MSAT, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong solid form development knowledge and scale-up experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and data-driven decision making.

Aufgaben

• Lead development, scale-up, and optimization of crystallization, filtration, drying, and milling processes.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing through troubleshooting and process improvements.
• Plan and supervise laboratory and process development studies for production and tech transfer.
• Analyze data, prepare reports, and present results to stakeholders.
• Ensure knowledge transfer between customers, development and manufacturing during product implementation.
• Provide scientific expertise to cross-functional teams and external projects.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends in polymorphism and solid-state characterization.

Kenntnisse

Solid form development

Crystallization expertise

Process optimization

Troubleshooting & data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

To strengthen our Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) team within the Small Molecules organization in Visp, Switzerland, we are looking for a highly motivated Solid Form Expert. In this role, you will play a key part in the introduction of new products and the development, scale-up, and optimization of chemical manufacturing processes. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to process robustness, product quality, and the long-term success of our pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

What you will get

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.


• An inclusive and ethical workplace.


• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below.

• Benefits in Visp: https://media.ffycdn.net/eu/lonza-group-ag/d/9cd58bc563c44174b5a4f5fedd506597

What you will do

• Lead and support new product introductions as well as the development, optimization, and scale-up of crystallization, filtration, drying, and milling processes.


• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of sustainable process improvements.


• Plan, execute, and supervise laboratory and process development studies to support production and technology transfer activities.


• Analyze and interpret experimental and manufacturing data, prepare technical reports, and present results to internal stakeholders.


• Ensure effective process knowledge transfer between customers, development teams, and manufacturing during product implementation projects.


• Provide scientific and technical expertise to cross-functional teams, business decisions, and external collaboration projects.


• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends while applying expertise in areas such as polymorphism, solid-state characterization, and chiral resolution.

What we are looking for

• Master’s degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline, ideally with a focus on crystallization, filtration, drying, or solid form technologies.


• Experience in Research & Development, Process Development, MSAT, or manufacturing within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or chemical industry.


• Strong expertise in solid form development and a sound understanding of chemical manufacturing and scale-up processes.


• Proven problem-solving abilities combined with strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.


• Innovative mindset with the ability to develop practical and sustainable technical solutions.


• Self-driven, well-organized, and collaborative professional who thrives in cross-functional environments.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both German and English, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders across all organizational levels.

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.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?