Technology Transfer Lead - GMP Sterile Drug Product

Lonza Group Ltd.; Stein (AR); On-site; CHF 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based compensation

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Stein, Switzerland, is seeking a Technology Transfer Lead to drive sterile GMP drug product technical transfers from development to first commercial launch.

You will lead cross-functional teams across manufacturing, QA, and regulatory to ensure compliant transfers and scalable implementation. The role requires PhD or Master in relevant sciences, extensive biotech/pharma experience, and strong leadership, planning, and communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmaceutical engineering, chemistry, or biochemistry.
• Significant experience in biotech/pharma industry.
• Knowledge of drug product technical transfers.
• Aseptic manufacturing knowledge, lyophilization, and ADCs/highly potent drug product manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical transfer activities for sterile GMP drug product manufacturing projects.
• Manage drug product transfers from clinical development through first commercial launch.
• Define project scope, timelines, risks, milestones, and track progress.
• Lead process setup, scale-up, and implementation at GMP sites.
• Prepare and maintain technical transfer documentation.
• Drive GMP change management and address deviations and CAPAs.
• Support regulatory documentation, inspections, audits, and customer interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

English proficiency

Project management

Risk management

Aseptic manufacturing

Biotech/pharma experience

Education

Ph.D. or Master in pharmaceutical sciences / pharmaceutical engineering / chemistry / biochemistry

Job description

Lonza Group Ltd. in Stein, Switzerland, is seeking a Technology Transfer Lead to drive sterile GMP drug product technical transfers from development to first commercial launch.

You will lead cross-functional teams across manufacturing, QA, and regulatory to ensure compliant transfers and scalable implementation. The role requires PhD or Master in relevant sciences, extensive biotech/pharma experience, and strong leadership, planning, and communication skills in English.