Section Lead (Cell & Gene Therapy)

-; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Singapore is seeking a Section Lead for cGMP Cell Therapy production. The role requires overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance, and managing a high-performing team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields along with over 5 years of experience in biotechnology or bioprocessing. The position involves working flexible 12-hour shifts and offers comprehensive benefits including fully paid medical insurance and shift allowances.

Benefits

Fully paid medical insurance

Shift allowances

Daily company bus from MRT

Qualifications

• 5+ years in biotechnology or bioprocessing; cell and gene therapy experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cell culture and sterile processing in classified environments.
• Experience or talent in Mammalian Manufacturing can also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high performing team of staff, aligning resources with daily tasks.
• Ensure high level cGMP compliance and integrity.
• Carry out performance reviews and recommend advancements for team members.

Skills

Time management

Planning

Prioritization

Delegation

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biomedical or related Engineering

Tools

SAP

TrackWise

Job description

Join Lonza and help shape the future of cell and gene therapy. As a Section Lead, you will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight to all routine operational and administrative activities that occur within the individual's team for cGMP Cell Therapy production.

The role requires flexibility to be able to work in a 12-hour rotating (day, night and weekend) shift.

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 andounding
• Fully paid medical insurance, with the option to enroll family members at partially subsidized premiums.
• Shift allowances.
• Our full list of global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do

• Manage a high performing team of staff, aligning resources with daily tasks to ensure smooth execution of the production schedule.
• Champion a culture of low error rate and consistent clean room behaviour, ensuring high level cGMP compliance and integrity.
• Provide continued motivation and a team‑building atmosphere; assist Manufacturing management in the definition, development and provision of career progression paths for individuals.
• Carry out performance reviews and recommend advancements for team members where reasonable.
• Ensure team members comply with site EHS standards (policies, rules and regulations).
• Allocate resources to ensure all production activities are executed as planned.
• Ensure total readiness of manufacturing suites, including housekeeping, materials and documents (e.g., batch records) free support shift requirements and any off‑shift needs for the day.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biomedical, or related Engineering; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years in biotechnology or bioprocessing; cell and gene therapy experience preferred.
• Experience or talent in Mammalian Manufacturing can also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of cell culture and sterile processing in classified environments.
• Expertise as a system user of business systems such as SAP, TrackWise.
• Time management, planning, prioritization and delegation skills.
• Ability to manage change and communicate it effectively.

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.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.