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

Lonza; Oberwallis; In loco; Vertraulich; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Relocation assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland seeks a Technology Transfer Lead for Drug Product Services (DPS). You will lead technical transfers, scale-up and implementation of GMP sterile drug product processes, and drive change control while ensuring cGMP, HSE and regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive biotech/pharma experience, excellence in communication, and strong project management, risk management and technical writing skills. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Competenze

• PhD or Bachelor/Master with equivalent experience in pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, chemistry or related field.
• Extensive experience in biotech/pharma industry.
• Knowledge of drug product technical transfers.
• Aseptic product manufacture experience desirable (protein drugs, prefilled syringes).
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Strong planning, organizing, project and risk management, and technical writing abilities.

Mansioni

• Leads technical transfer activities including setup and implementation of manufacturing processes for sterile GMP drug product manufacturing.
• Manages technical activities for drug product transfers from clinical development to first commercial launch.
• Defines and monitors project scope, timing and progress.
• Leads setup, scale-up and implementation of manufacturing processes at GMP DP sites and provides on-site support.
• Responsible for transfer documentation and process implementation.
• Drives GMP change management and CAPA activities.
• Leads handling of deviations and corrective actions; ensures compliance with cGMP/HSE/Regulatory standards.
• Supports innovation and technical strategy projects; contributes to IP, publications and conferences.

Conoscenze

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Risk management

Technical transfer

Aseptic manufacturing

Formazione

PhD or Bachelor/Master in pharma/chemistry/biotech

Descrizione del lavoro

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.