Expert Biotechnologist

Lonza, Inc.; Princes Risborough; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Global benefits

Job summary

Lonza UK is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Specialist to lead key projects within GMP manufacturing. You will act as system owner, drive continuous improvement, and support cross-functional teams across sites in delivering safe, compliant processes.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, and hands-on training of manufacturing personnel, with accountability for equipment performance and CAPA-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master’s in Life Sciences or a related field.
• Manufacturing experience with leadership in GMP-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of fermentation, purification, and manufacturing with regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve process/equipment issues.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities, with experience developing operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Acted as Manufacturing Representative for key projects, providing operational support for successful implementation and delivery.
• System Owner within Manufacturing, ensuring system compliance, reliability, and performance.
• Led troubleshooting, deviations, and CAPAs to drive continuous improvement and GMP compliance.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams across departments and sites to resolve operational challenges and support objectives.
• Delivered equipment and process training to manufacturing personnel, ensuring adherence to standards.

Skills

GMP leadership

Fermentation

Purification

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Degree or Master’s in Life Sciences

Job description

ethical workplaceCompensation programs that recognize high performanceA variety of benefits dependant on role and locationThe full list of our global benefits can be also found on

Key responsibilities:

• Acted as the Manufacturing Representative for key manufacturing projects, providing operational support to ensure successful project implementation and delivery.
• Served as System Owner within Manufacturing, ensuring system compliance, reliability, and performance.
• Led troubleshooting activities, investigated deviations, and identified corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to drive continuous improvement and maintain GMP compliance.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple departments and sites to resolve operational challenges and support project objectives.
• Delivered technical equipment and process training to manufacturing personnel, ensuring adherence to operational standards and best practices.
• Supported Plant Leads and MSAT teams with process mapping initiatives to improve process efficiency and facility and fabrication works, coordinating activities to support manufacturing operations and infrastructure requirements.
• Prepared and delivered technical presentations, protocols, and reports for internal stakeholders and project teams.
• Supported customer meetings by providing technical expertise, operational updates, and project-related additional duties as required to support manufacturing, operational excellence, and business objectives.

Key Requirements:

• Degree or Master's qualification in Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong manufacturing experience with leadership responsibility in GMP-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of fermentation, purification, and manufacturing of quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve process and equipment issues.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities, with experience supporting and developing operational teams.

About Lonza

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.

SummaryLocation: UK - SloughType: Full time