Lead Engineer, MSAT - Tech Transfer (DSP)

Lonza Biologics Tuas Pte Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile career

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based compensation

Daily bus from MRT

Fully paid medical insurance

Family enrollment option

Job summary

Lonza Biologics Tuas Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a Lead Engineer, MSAT - Tech Transfer (DSP) to drive the timely transfer of purification stages into the Singapore facility. You will lead cross‑functional collaboration with Lonza teams, customers, QA/QC, and manufacturing to ensure robust tech transfer and successful campaigns.

The role requires 5+ years in biotech process development or related manufacturing, with a strong background in chemical/biochemical engineering, Excel and data analysis,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in biotechnology process development or related manufacturing.
• Graduate degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in biotechnology process development, process support, or related manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Excel and statistical data analysis tools.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven track record delivering projects under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology transfer of purification stages to Lonza Singapore facility.
• Oversee process support, monitoring and post-campaign activities.
• Lead investigations into process trends and deviations.
• Write change requests and drive implementation.
• Design and perform small-scale lab experiments to support transfer.
• Develop training materials for MFG operators on purification records.
• Support inspections and audits by customers and regulators.

Skills

Excel

Statistical Analysis

Communication

Cross-functional team

Project delivery

Biotech process development

Education

Graduate degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering

Job description

Lead Engineer, MSAT - Tech Transfer (DSP)

The actual location of this job is in Singapore.

Office‑first roles

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 up to 20% of your time (up to one day per week).

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Daily company bus from the MRT location near your home to and from the Tuas site.
• Fully paid medical insurance, and option to enroll family members at partially subsidized premiums.

What you will do:

• Technology Transfer: Lead the timely and successful transfer of the purification stages of the customer’s manufacturing process(es) into the Lonza Singapore production facility. Work with other MSAT team members, technical experts from Lonza’s customer companies or Lonza donor sites, Manufacturing (MFG), Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), and other departments on the technology transfer.
• Process Support: Lead the preparation, execution, process monitoring and post-campaign activities for purification stages of the customer’s manufacturing processes at Lonza Singapore production facility. Become proficient with processes in the facility and develop ability to support/lead activities across multiple processes. Monitor processes on a regular basis to have further understanding of process behavior and prospectively identify process issues. Develop ability to generalize issues across processes.
• Lead investigations into process trends, issues or deviations involving multiple departments and customers.
• Write change requests and drive to implementation.
• Design and perform/support small-scale experiments/studies in lab to support technology transfer or investigations.
• Identify training needs and provide training materials for MFG operators on purification process batch records. Work with MFG to update process batch records to enable robust manufacturing operations.
• Support inspections and audits by customer and regulatory authorities.

What we are looking for:

• Over 5+ years of experience in biotechnology process development, process support, research, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Graduate degree in Chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, Degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biochemistry/ chemistry/microbiology or related discipline.
• Extensive work experience in Biotechnology process development, process support, research or a related manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Excel as well as Statistical Data Analysis tools.
• Excellent communication skills, outstanding action orientation, and ability to work well in a cross-functional technical environment.
• Demonstrated track record in completing projects under tight timelines.

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.