gLIMS Specialist

Lonza Group Ltd.; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Hyderabad, India, seeks a gLIMS Support & Data Expert to safeguard data integrity and optimize gLIMS master data across a global manufacturing network. This is an office-first role with flexibility to work remotely up to 20% of the time.

You will collaborate with GLO, site representatives, and IT teams to ensure compliant system configuration, testing, and data validation. Candidates should have 5+ years in QC operations or LIMS/digital lab systems in regulated environments,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in QC operations, LIMS support, or digital laboratory systems in regulated environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Chemistry or a scientific field; CSV or QC software admin experience welcome.
• Strong gLIMS experience, preferably LabVantage; CSV test script creation and execution.
• Solid GMP/data integrity knowledge and master data management in QC environments.
• Proficient in MS Office; exposure to SAP, TrackWise, or KNEAT is a plus.
• Fluent business English and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform SOP-driven gLIMS master data tasks end-to-end to support global standards.
• Collaborate with the Global LIMS Office, site reps, and LIMS/IT teams for system configuration and testing.
• Review master data requests for consistency with quality standards before approval.
• Execute validation scripts, regression testing, and upload results for system changes.
• Prepare raw data extracts for QC KPI reporting and compile data for reviews.
• Upload validated documents and support emergency system changes per SOPs.
• Support site users with knowledge sharing and guidance on LIMS processes.

Skills

QC operations

LIMS support

CSV testing

Data integrity

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Chemistry

Tools

LabVantage LIMS

SAP

TrackWise

KNEAT

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.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?

Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life‑changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong.

You will feel at home at Lonza if you: Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment Are curious, always looking to learn and improve Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients.

Why Lonza

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters. We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us. Be you.