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

Lonza; Schweiz; On-site; Vertraulich; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based pay

Lifestyle & family benefits

Job summary

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, seeks a Technology Transfer Lead for Drug Product Services (DPS) to manage sterile GMP DP manufacturing transfers. This on-site position requires leading setup, scale-up, and on-site support across multiple GMP DP sites.

The ideal candidate will have extensive biotech/pharma experience, a PhD or equivalent degree, and strong skills in project management, technical writing, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure regulatory and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• PhD or Bachelor/Master in pharmaceutical sciences or related field.
• Extensive biotech/pharma industry experience.
• Knowledge of drug product technical transfers and aseptic manufacturing.
• Experience with lyophilization and prefilled syringes is an asset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical transfer activities for sterile GMP DP manufacturing.
• Manage drug product transfers from clinical development to first commercial launch.
• Define and monitor project scope, timing and progress.
• Lead setup, scale-up and implementation at GMP DP sites with on-site support.
• Oversee process documentation and transfer records.
• Drive GMP change management and CAPA implementation.
• Ensure activities meet cGMP, HSE, regulatory standards.
• Support innovation projects and evaluate new methods.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Great teammate attitude

Planning and organizing skills

Project management

Risk management

Technical writing

Education

PhD or Bachelor/Master in related field

Job description

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.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?