Process Expert - Compounding & Support 80-100%

Lonza Group Ltd.; Stein; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Lifestyle benefits

Global benefits overview

Local Stein benefits

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Stein, Switzerland, is seeking an experienced professional to lead aseptic compounding processes on a fully site-based role.

You will provide hands-on technical support to operators, drive deviations and investigations, and execute validation and qualification activities to ensure GMP-compliant, high-quality manufacturing. Requirements include a BSc/MSc in Life Sciences, fluent English and conversational German (B1), and hands-on GMP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences with hands-on experience in aseptic/sterile manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and documentation requirements.
• Experience in qualification and validation activities is a strong advantage.
• Fluent English and conversational German (B1 level or above) enabling effective cross-team communication.
• Proactive, reliable team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity; experience with thawing and compounding operations and knowledge of GMP washers and autoclaves is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve aseptic compounding processes, leveraging GMP manufacturing experience to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
• Provide hands-on technical support to operators, troubleshoot process issues, and drive deviations, investigations, and corrective actions to maintain product quality and compliance.
• Execute and support validation and qualification activities, including preparation, review, and maintenance of GMP documentation.
• Maintain equipment and processes in an inspection-ready state, support internal and external audits, and contribute expertise in sterile manufacturing environments.
• Collaborate within a proactive, reliable, and accountable team in a fast-paced setting with changing priorities.

Skills

Aseptic manufacturing

GMP compliance

Deviation management

Investigations

Validation & qualification

Technical support

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences

Tools

GMP washers

Autoclaves

Sterilization processes

Qualification activities

Job description

The actual location of this job is in Stein, AG, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. Join a collaborative, proactive and diverse team where you will drive process excellence across compounding operations, support operators with technical expertise, lead deviations, investigations, and execute validation and qualification activities while ensuring continuous inspection readiness. As part of an exciting greenfield growth project, you will take ownership, make a visible impact, and contribute to the successful delivery of safe, high-quality products.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits.
• The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits
• Our local benefits: 3cf206339e0e4e41a77e8c806138c2b5

What you will do:

• Lead and continuously improve aseptic compounding processes, leveraging GMP manufacturing experience to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
• Provide hands‑on technical support to operators, troubleshoot process issues, and drive deviations, investigations, and corrective actions to maintain product quality and compliance.
• Execute and support validation and qualification activities, including the preparation, review, and maintenance of all relevant GMP documentation.
• Maintain equipment and processes in an inspection‑ready state, support internal and external audits, and contribute expertise in sterile manufacturing environments.
• Collaborate within a proactive, reliable, and accountable team, bringing a BSc/MSc in a scientific discipline, fluent English and conversational German (B1); experience with GMP washers, sterilization processes, thawing, and compounding is an advantage.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a Life Sciences discipline (e.g., Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry) with hands‑on experience in aseptic/sterile manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in GMP‑regulated manufacturing, with a strong understanding of quality, compliance, and documentation requirements is a must.
• Experience in qualification and validation activities are a strong advantage.
• Fluent English and conversational German (B1 level or above), enabling effective communication across teams and functions.
• A proactive, reliable team player who enjoys collaborating with others, takes ownership of responsibilities, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities and multiple parallel activities.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity with a high degree of flexibility; experience in thawing and compounding operations and knowledge of GMP washers and autoclaves are considered strong advantages.

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.