Cell Therapy Manufacturing Leader

Lonza Group Ltd.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager based at our Portsmouth, NH facility to lead Cell Therapy manufacturing operations. You will oversee safety, compliance, and efficiency, acting as SME for assigned areas and guiding teams through critical production steps and transfers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with QA, IPTs/JPTs, and cross-functional partners to drive continuous improvement and ensure manufacturing readiness for clinical and commercial programs.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, quality systems and deviations.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and project execution.
• Experience with technical transfers and process transfer activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for manufacturing operations within Cell Therapy.
• Lead teams and SME for assigned operations including Cell Growth and Drug Product Filling.
• Oversee critical manufacturing activities such as harvest, vial filling, and visual inspection.
• Support technical transfer activities, including process execution and qualifications.
• Collaborate with QA and cross-functional teams to establish procedures and manufacturing strategies.

Skills

Leadership

cGMP knowledge

Quality systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Process transfers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Lonza Group Ltd. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager based at our Portsmouth, NH facility to lead Cell Therapy manufacturing operations. You will oversee safety, compliance, and efficiency, acting as SME for assigned areas and guiding teams through critical production steps and transfers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with QA, IPTs/JPTs, and cross-functional partners to drive continuous improvement and ensure manufacturing readiness for clinical and commercial programs.