Lead Scientist, PAT & Bioprocess Innovation

Lonza Group Ltd.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Career development and leadership grow

Exposure to innovative biologics

Collaborative and inclusive scientific

Job summary

Lonza in Portsmouth, NH seeks an Analytical Lead Scientist to guide PAT initiatives in mammalian manufacturing. You will lead experimental programs, drive innovations, and oversee cross-functional projects to advance process understanding and performance.

The role emphasizes mentoring, collaboration, and contribution to publications and IP while advancing next-generation manufacturing technologies. Expect an agile, inclusive scientific environment with opportunities for leadership growth.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience leading technical projects in complex environments.
• Ability to mentor and develop scientific talent.
• Experience in biotechnology/biologics laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex scientific projects from planning through execution.
• Design and implement PAT solutions to improve process understanding and performance.
• Drive improvements in efficiency, quality and scientific outcomes.
• Support tech transfer, scalability and regulatory activities.
• Analyze complex datasets and provide technical recommendations.
• Mentor scientists and develop capabilities across the team.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners.
• Contribute to IP, publications and future technology offerings.
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Data analysis

PAT

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology

Job description

Lonza in Portsmouth, NH seeks an Analytical Lead Scientist to guide PAT initiatives in mammalian manufacturing. You will lead experimental programs, drive innovations, and oversee cross-functional projects to advance process understanding and performance.

The role emphasizes mentoring, collaboration, and contribution to publications and IP while advancing next-generation manufacturing technologies. Expect an agile, inclusive scientific environment with opportunities for leadership growth.