Senior Global Biologics Process Development Lead

Lonza; Slough; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Lonza in Slough, UK invites a Senior Principal Scientist to lead multidisciplinary process development projects for biologic drug substances. You will align sites across a global network, guiding technology changes and optimization with hands-on scientific leadership.

The role emphasizes upstream/downstream expertise, matrix team leadership, and data-driven decision making, with on-site work and up to 20% remote flexibility. A PhD is preferred and business fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in bioprocessing, with a strong background in downstream processing and biologic drug substance development.
• Proven track record leading complex multidisciplinary projects and matrix teams.
• Experience with multivariate data analysis, process optimization and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary projects that implement technology changes and drive alignment across sites, ensuring milestones and quality.
• Lead matrix teams across functions and locations with strong stakeholder relationships.
• Provide SME across upstream, downstream and/or bioconjugation process development for biologic drug substances.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges using data analysis and root cause analysis to identify improvements.
• Monitor technical performance across the network and address misalignment areas.
• Present findings to stakeholders with clear scientific communication.
• Coach and mentor scientists in Process Development and contribute to strategic direction.

Skills

Bioprocessing

Downstream processing

Matrix leadership

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Scientific communication

Education

BSc in a relevant scientific or technical discipline

PhD or equivalent preferred

Tools

Digital data analysis tools

Job description

Lonza in Slough, UK invites a Senior Principal Scientist to lead multidisciplinary process development projects for biologic drug substances. You will align sites across a global network, guiding technology changes and optimization with hands-on scientific leadership.

The role emphasizes upstream/downstream expertise, matrix team leadership, and data-driven decision making, with on-site work and up to 20% remote flexibility. A PhD is preferred and business fluency in English is required.