Downstream Purification Development Lead (Hybrid)

Lonza Group Ltd.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic career culture

Inclusive work environment

Performance-based compensation

Company bus service

Fully paid medical insurance

Job summary

Lonza Singapore is seeking an Associate Manager in Development Services - Purification to lead a 9–10 person team. The role drives late-stage development, process characterization, and viral clearance while coaching staff and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.

Office-first with up to 20% remote work and on-site collaboration at Science Park Facility. The role emphasizes EHS/CGMP adherence, data presentation to customers, and close cooperation with cross-functional teams to advance therapies

Qualifications

• Degree/PhD in a relevant science field or equivalent.
• Experience in downstream process development or process characterization or viral clearance.
• 2–5 years of leading a team in a people-manager role.
• Experience in process characterization and viral clearance studies advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Solid understanding of cGMP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead downstream purification activities and process development and characterization.
• Coach and develop a 9–10 FTE team; manage resources and schedules.
• Ensure EHS and cGMP standards and quality/compliance in lab ops.
• Review and approve reports/protocols; maintain documentation quality.
• Present data to customers and support business development activities.
• Support audits and build cross-functional relationships for project delivery.

Skills

Downstream process development

Process characterization

Viral clearance

Team leadership

Analytical skills

cGMP knowledge

Education

Degree/PhD in relevant science field

Tools

AKTA system

Ultrafiltration/Diafiltration

Job description

Lonza Singapore is seeking an Associate Manager in Development Services - Purification to lead a 9–10 person team. The role drives late-stage development, process characterization, and viral clearance while coaching staff and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.

Office-first with up to 20% remote work and on-site collaboration at Science Park Facility. The role emphasizes EHS/CGMP adherence, data presentation to customers, and close cooperation with cross-functional teams to advance therapies