Visp-Based Group Lead, Drug Linker Development

Lonza Group Ltd.; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

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Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Visp, Switzerland, invites a Group Leader Drug Linker Development to lead a team of PD/MSAT/DSP chemists in pipeline development and portfolio optimization of Drug Linker and Toxin products.

The role focuses on strategy, capability building, and capacity planning within a growing Drug Linker Development unit under construction. The position is site-based, requiring close collaboration with production facilities.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, with Organic Chemistry PhD preferred
• 5–10 years in pharmaceutical process development, API development, clinical supply or manufacturing sciences
• Proven experience leading complex projects in a matrix organization
• Strong knowledge of chemical process development, scale-up, technology transfer and GMP requirements
• Knowledge of Drug Linker technology and safe work in containment assets
• People management experience or clear potential for leadership development
• Experience managing budgets and delivering against targets
• Fluent English; German proficiency is a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Support the Development Organization Head in ramp-up of accelerate asset development by implementing critical business processes for drug linker projects
• Lead hiring of Accelerate Chemists for the Drug Linker Accelerate Asset with DL Development leadership
• Manage the Drug Linker Process Development team to meet objectives and monitor performance
• Coordinate chemist resources and lab allocation with DL Development Teams
• Guide chemists to transfer Drug Linker Processes into GMP manufacturing facilities
• Drive development of technologies to increase capability and efficiency in Drug Linker Toxin operations
• Act as technical expert for Drug Linker Toxin projects and contribute external scientific content
• Foster collaboration between Drug Linker Development and Bioconjugates/Small Molecules Operations
• Lead HR activities for the team and support scientific development of staff
• Ensure GMP and safety compliance across all activities
• Support Head of Drug Linker Organization on initiatives and strategic duties

Job description

Lonza Group Ltd. in Visp, Switzerland, invites a Group Leader Drug Linker Development to lead a team of PD/MSAT/DSP chemists in pipeline development and portfolio optimization of Drug Linker and Toxin products.

The role focuses on strategy, capability building, and capacity planning within a growing Drug Linker Development unit under construction. The position is site-based, requiring close collaboration with production facilities.