Deviation Investigation Team Lead — Biopharma GMP

Lonza Group Ltd.; Slough; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based rewards

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. is recruiting an experienced Deviation Investigation Team Manager to lead the Deviation Investigation Team at our Slough site.

You will oversee complex deviation investigations, ensure timely closure, and drive risk-based improvements to uphold product quality and regulatory compliance. The role requires strong leadership, technical writing, and collaboration across Manufacturing, QA, QC, and MSAT to support batch disposition and customer communication.

Qualifications

• A BSc in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or GMP manufacturing with quality systems.
• Proven expertise in deviation investigations, RCA, and risk management tools such as FMEA.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong technical writing for deviations, investigations and GMP documentation.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Demonstrated ability to lead improvement initiatives and data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Deviation Investigation Team, coaching and competency in investigation methodologies.
• Oversee and drive timely closure of deviations, maintaining quality and compliance while supporting batch disposition timelines.
• Apply a risk-based approach to quality events, identify and manage risks and issues.
• Partner with Manufacturing, MSAT, QA, QC, QP, and Project Management for collaboration.
• Lead customer communications relating to deviation events and manage expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and deviation-related projects.
• Monitor, analyse, and report investigation performance metrics and ensure inspection readiness.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Technical writing

RCA / FMEA

GMP compliance

Problem solving

Regulatory inspections experience

Education

BSc in scientific/engineering discipline

Job description

Lonza Group Ltd. is recruiting an experienced Deviation Investigation Team Manager to lead the Deviation Investigation Team at our Slough site.

You will oversee complex deviation investigations, ensure timely closure, and drive risk-based improvements to uphold product quality and regulatory compliance. The role requires strong leadership, technical writing, and collaboration across Manufacturing, QA, QC, and MSAT to support batch disposition and customer communication.