Senior Tech Transfer & Lifecycle Lead

Lonza Group Ltd.; Stein; On-site; EUR 285,000 - 416,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working culture

Competitive compensation

Global benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Stein, Switzerland seeks an Associate Director, Tech Transfer & Lifecycle Lead to own critical customer programs and drive technology transfers, lifecycle management and commercial launches within state-of-the-art Drug Product fill & finish facilities.

This fully site-based role emphasizes collaboration and technical precision to ensure high-quality medicines. You will lead end-to-end transfer programs, define validation strategies, mentor teams and partner across

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in biopharma, pharmaceutical or CDMO environments with deep expertise in Drug Product tech transfer, process validation and lifecycle management within aseptic fill & finish manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic processing, including biologics, with experience in lyophilization, prefilled syringes, sterilization and primary packaging.
• In-depth understanding of GMP, CMC and global regulatory requirements with ability to support commercialization, regulatory submissions, validation activities and post-approval changes.
• Proven success in leading complex technology transfer and commercial launch programs, influencing cross-functional stakeholders in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value and high-complexity Drug Product tech transfer and lifecycle programs from clinical development through PPQ, regulatory submission, commercialization and CPV/OPV.
• Act as senior technical authority for complex programs, defining commercialization and validation strategies and providing technical governance.
• Lead transfer, scale-up and implementation of Drug Product processes into GMP operations ensuring readiness and successful launches.
• Develop and oversee Stage 1–Stage 3 Process Validation strategies including PPQ, CPV, trend analysis and monitoring.
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver milestones, support regulatory submissions, and ensure inspection readiness.

Skills

Drug Product tech transfer

Process validation

Lifecycle management

Aseptic fill & finish

GMP compliance

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences

Job description

Lonza Group Ltd. in Stein, Switzerland seeks an Associate Director, Tech Transfer & Lifecycle Lead to own critical customer programs and drive technology transfers, lifecycle management and commercial launches within state-of-the-art Drug Product fill & finish facilities.

This fully site-based role emphasizes collaboration and technical precision to ensure high-quality medicines. You will lead end-to-end transfer programs, define validation strategies, mentor teams and partner across