Technology Transfer Lead 80-100% (m/f/d)

Lonza; Oberwallis; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Lonza Visp (Switzerland) seeks a Technology Transfer Lead to drive technical transfers and oversee the scale-up of drug product manufacturing processes at GMP DP sites. You will manage cross-functional transfer programs from clinical development to first commercial launch, ensuring regulatory compliance and on-site execution.

The role requires a PhD or MSc/BSc with equivalent pharma experience, strong project management, and expertise in aseptic production and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• PhD or Bachelor/Master with equivalent experience in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmaceutical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, or related field.
• Extensive experience in biotech/pharma industry.
• Knowledge of technical issues and requirements for drug product technical transfers.
• Aseptic product manufacture knowledge desirable, incl. lyophilization and prefilled syringes.
• Excellent communication skills and team-oriented mindset.
• Strong planning, organizing, and technical writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead transfer activities for sterile GMP DP manufacturing setup and implementation.
• Manage technical transfer activities from clinical development to first commercial launch.
• Define/scoped project timelines and track progress.
• Lead scale-up and on-site support for drug product manufacturing processes at GMP DP sites.
• Oversee transfer documentation and process implementation.
• Drive GMP change management and change control processes.
• Lead CAPAs for deviations and ensure corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to cGMP, HSE, and regulatory standards.
• Foster innovation, contribute to IP generation, and evaluate new methods/technologies.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

cGMP knowledge

Aseptic manufacturing

Education

PhD or MSc/BSc in pharmaceutical sciences or related field

Tools

CAPA systems

Document control software

Job description

Switzerland, Visp

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.

• Benefits in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi

For Drug Product Services (DPS) , our successful Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) branch located in Visp, we have an outstanding opportunity as Technology Transfer Lead. Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment!

What You Will Do

• Leads technical transfer activities including setup and implementation of technical manufacturing processes for sterile GMP DP manufacturing
• Manage technical activities for drug product transfers from clinical development to first commercial launch of assigned projects
• Define and monitor project scope, timing and progress
• Lead setup, scale-up and implementation of the technical drug product manufacturing processes at GMP DP manufacturing site(s) and provide technical on‑site support
• Responsible for process implementation and technical transfer documentation
• Drive GMP change management strategy of assigned projects as well as initiate and manage GMP change control in system
• Lead and support critical GMP product / process deviations and corresponding implementation of corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs)
• Ensure all activities are performed according to current standards (Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Health Safety Environment (HSE), Regulatory, etc.)
• Enable innovation and technical strategy projects, generate IP and contribute to scientific publications and conference talks, and evaluate and implement of new methods and technologies

What We Are Looking For

• Ideally PhD. or Bachelor/ Master Degree with equivalent experience in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmaceutical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields or similar qualification
• Extensive experience in biotech / pharma industry
• Knowledge of technical issues and requirements for drug product technical transfers
• Know‑how in aseptic product manufacture for protein drug products desirable including lyophilization process, manufacturing experience in prefilled syringes is an asset
• Excellent communication skills with great teammate attitude
• Very good planning and organizing skills, including project management, risk management and technical writing skills

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.

Reference: R79702