Teamlead Downstream Processing

Lonza; Oberwallis; Remote; CHF 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance rewards

Local benefits

Zusammenfassung

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, is seeking a senior Bioprocess Engineer to lead DSP manufacturing campaigns on site. You will provide technical leadership across chromatography, filtration, UF/DF, and lifecycle management, while ensuring strict cGMP compliance and safety standards.

You will coach and develop a team of Bioprocess Engineers and collaborate with DSP leadership to optimize resources and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of experience in biotechnology, preferably DSP operations.
• Strong technical expertise in downstream processing technologies including chromatography, filtration, UF/DF, viral clearance processes, and GMP manufacturing environments.
• Previous leadership and people management experience preferred.
• Fluent English; German is highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Lead the planning, execution, and documentation of DSP manufacturing campaigns, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of production objectives.
• Provide technical expertise for DSP operations, including chromatography, filtration, UF/DF, bulk filling, process monitoring, technology transfers, validation, and lifecycle management activities.
• Drive operational excellence by leading investigations, CAPAs, change controls, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as the DSP manufacturing SME during audits, regulatory inspections, customer visits, capital projects, commissioning, qualification, and start-up activities.
• Ensure all manufacturing activities are executed in accordance with cGMP requirements, approved procedures, and SHE/ENV/quality standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Bioprocess Engineers, managing performance and talent development.
• Coordinate with DSP leadership and Shift Team Leads to optimize resource allocation and alignment between engineering and operations.

Kenntnisse

DSP operations

Biotech engineering

Chromatography

GMP compliance

People management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

English fluency

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biotechnology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

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

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you’ll 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. The full list of our local tailored benefits can also be found below.

• Lead the planning, execution, and documentation of DSP manufacturing campaigns, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of production objectives.
• Provide technical expertise for DSP operations, including chromatography, filtration, UF/DF, bulk filling, process monitoring, technology transfers, validation, and lifecycle management activities.
• Drive operational excellence by leading investigations, CAPAs, change controls, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process robustness and manufacturing performance.
• Act as the DSP manufacturing subject matter expert during customer audits, regulatory inspections, customer visits, capital projects, commissioning, qualification, and start-up activities.
• Ensure all manufacturing activities are executed in accordance with cGMP requirements, approved procedures, and established SHE, environmental monitoring, and quality standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Bioprocess Engineers by setting objectives, managing performance, supporting talent development, and serving as the primary escalation point for technical and personnel matters.
• Partner with DSP leadership and Shift Team Leads to optimize resource allocation, capacity planning, manufacturing support, and strategic initiatives while ensuring alignment between engineering and operations teams.
  

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in biotechnology, preferably DSP operations
• Strong technical expertise in downstream processing technologies, including chromatography, filtration, UF/DF, viral clearance processes, and GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Previous leadership and people management experience preferred.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in technology transfers, process validation, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fluent English required; German highly desirable.

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.

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.

We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.