Lead, Early-Phase Clinical Manufacturing Ops

Lonza; Bend (OR); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lonza in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Group Lead for Early Phase Clinical Manufacturing to lead a high-performing team on a 1st-class production floor. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while coordinating cross-functional efforts and maintaining regulatory readiness in a fast-paced setting.

Key responsibilities include coaching staff, overseeing batch execution, and leading process improvements, with relocation assistance available for eligible candidates and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and with process equipment preferred.
• Experience fostering an inclusive culture and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production, safety, and quality operations to meet goals.
• Coordinate cross-functional manufacturing and schedule maintenance.
• Oversee batch execution and optimize cycle times across lines.
• Lead continuous improvement, equipment qualification, and efficiency projects.
• Coach staff with regular 1:1s, reviews, and career planning.
• Manage floor personnel, lead shift meetings, and daily tasks.
• Support employee lifecycle activities including onboarding and performance.
• Ensure inspection readiness, compliance, and prepare for audits.
• Lead safety investigations, facility walk-throughs, and action plans.
• Author deviation investigations, change controls, and SOPs.

Skills

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Process equipment experience

People leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lonza in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Group Lead for Early Phase Clinical Manufacturing to lead a high-performing team on a 1st-class production floor. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while coordinating cross-functional efforts and maintaining regulatory readiness in a fast-paced setting.

Key responsibilities include coaching staff, overseeing batch execution, and leading process improvements, with relocation assistance available for eligible candidates and families.