gLIMS Specialist

Lonza Group Ltd.; Hyderabad; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work model

20% remote time

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Hyderabad, India, is seeking a gLIMS Support & Data Expert to safeguard data integrity, optimize master data, and drive global compliance across the manufacturing network.

This office-first role offers in-person collaboration with optional remote work up to 20% and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. You will work with GLO, site teams, and IT to configure, validate, and improve gLIMS data processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Chemistry, or a scientific discipline or equivalent CSV/QC experience.
• Minimum 5 years in QC operations, LIMS support, or digital laboratory systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with gLIMS platforms (LabVantage preferred) and CSV script work.
• Solid GMP / data integrity knowledge and master data management.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end gLIMS master data tasks (create, verify, approve, transfer).
• Collaborate with GLO, site reps and IT teams for configuration and testing.
• Review master data requests for quality and consistency.
• Execute validation scripts, regression testing, and document results.
• Prepare data extracts for QC KPI reporting and system reviews.
• Upload validation/compliance documents and support change management.
• Support site users with guidance and timely issue escalation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Chemistry, or a scientific discipline

Tools

LabVantage LIMS

CSV test scripting

SAP

TrackWise

KNEAT

MS Office

Job description

gLIMS Support & Data Expert The actual location of this job is in Hyderabad, India. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. Drive global healthcare quality by maintaining the core laboratory digital systems that keep our manufacturing network moving forward. In this role, you will play a key part in safeguarding data integrity, optimizing gLIMS master data, and collaborating across global teams to support life-saving therapies. This is an office‑first role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (three days per week in office).

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
• The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do

• Perform SOP-driven gLIMS master data tasks (creation, verification, approval, transfer) end-to‑end to support global standards and business continuity.
• Collaborate closely with the Global LIMS Office (GLO), local site representatives, and gLIMS/SAP IT teams for smooth execution of system configuration and testing.
• Review master data requests from global sites for consistency with quality standards prior to approval.
• Execute predefined validation test scripts, regression testing, and upload results for system changes and upgrades.
• Prepare raw data extracts for QC KPI reporting and compile transactional data for periodic system reviews.
• Upload approved validation and compliance documents and support emergency system changes following change management SOPs.
• Support local site users through knowledge sharing, guidance on LIMS processes, and prompt escalation of complex system issues.

What we are looking for

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in QC operations, LIMS support, or digital laboratory systems within a regulated environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Chemistry, or a scientific discipline; equivalent practical experience in Computer System Validation (CSV) or QC software administration is welcome.
• Technical Skills: Strong hands‑on experience with gLIMS platforms (LabVantage LIMS preferred) and CSV test script creation and execution.
• Compliance Knowledge: Solid understanding of GMP standards, data integrity principles, and master data management in QC environments.
• System Capabilities: Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook); practical exposure to SAP, TrackWise, or KNEAT is a plus.
• Communication: Business‑fluent English language skills with strong cross‑functional collaboration capabilities.
• Mindset: Service‑minded, detail‑oriented problem solver with an agile approach to adapting to new processes and system updates.

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.