Quality Assurance Associate Manager (CGT Operations)

Lonza; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in life sciences in Singapore is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate Manager to supervise daily QA activities and support regulatory inspections in a biopharma environment. Candidates should have extensive experience in QA operations, a recognized degree, and a team-oriented mindset focused on safety and quality. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation programs

Professional growth opportunities

Comprehensive medical insurance

Company transport provided

Diversity and inclusion workplace

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Operations/ Validation / Quality Unit in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Hands-on experience coordinating with internal departments on manufacturing activities.
• Good knowledge of quality management system in a GMP facility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operation of Quality Assurance SOPs for cell and gene therapy manufacturing.
• Support regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Lead special projects and make suggestions for cost savings.

Skills

Operations

Validation

Quality Management

CGMP

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Degree from recognized institution

Job description

Quality Assurance Associate Manager (CGT Operations)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

As an Associate Manager, QA you will supervise the day-to-day Quality Assurance activities in accordance with approved SOPs / Policies.

Join our best-in-class high performance Integrated Biologics team at our Tuas site in Singapore to gain unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge biotechnology and innovation. Learn new skills and capabilities. Grow your career with us in manufacturing therapeutic proteins under cGMP conditions.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture in a global life sciences leader.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace that values diversity and integrity.
• Competitive compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Professional growth opportunities through cross-functional projects and global exposure.
• Comprehensive medical insurance, with the option to enroll family members at partially subsidized premiums.
• Company transport provided from designated MRT locations to and from the Tuas site.
• Access to Lonza’s full suite of employee benefits: www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you do

Supervise the day-to-day operation of approved Quality Assurance SOPs and Policies for cell and gene therapy contract manufacturing facility.

Provides support in backroom / front room, participate and front in regulatory inspections and customer audits as required.

Mastery and knowledge of processes is recognized by colleagues as a source of expertise.

Strong understanding of advanced CGMP and develop others in understanding advanced CGMP.

Is recognized by colleagues as a source of expertise in CGMP and compliance.

Identify problems, troubleshoot and complete or coordinate corrective action.

Review more complex decisions with supervisor and other departments.

Strong planning and prioritization of activities for self and team without supervision.

Communicate quality operations and compliance perspective effectively to management.

Involvement in global harmonization/efficiency projects; begin to lead aspects of global projects within specific areas.

Understand and articulate company business strategy. Maintain a broad view of the business, recognize changes and trends in the appropriate area in which the individual operates.

Own and lead special projects, often complex in nature.

Make suggestions for cost savings.

Any other tasks as and when assigned by Manager/Director.

What we are looking for

Extensive experience in Operations/ Validation / Quality Unit in the pharmaceutical / biotech industry.

Degree from recognized institution.

Relevant QA Operations background from the Biopharma environment.

Hands-on experience coordinating & interacting with internal departments on manufacturing activities.

Good knowledge and experience of the practical and theoretical requirement of quality management system in a GMP facility.

Meticulous and systematic.

Team player, with strong focus on safety, quality and timelines.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.