Lead Scientist, PAT R&D for Biologics Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Career development and leadership

Exposure to innovative biologics

Collaborative scientific environment

Impact on patient lives

Job summary

Lonza in Portsmouth, NH invites an Analytical Lead Scientist to guide PAT development for mammalian manufacturing processes within our R&D team. You will drive experimental programs, lead cross-functional projects, and advance PAT implementations for next-generation manufacturing.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, data-driven decision making, and collaboration across functions, with opportunities to publish and contribute to IP. On-site work supports patient-focused biotech innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or related discipline.
• Experience in biotechnology, biologics, or biopharmaceutical lab environment.
• Strong design of experiments and data analysis skills.
• Experience leading technical projects and delivering results in complex environments.
• Ability to solve scientific and operational challenges with sound judgment.
• Experience working across functions and influencing stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop scientific talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex scientific projects and work packages from planning through execution.
• Design and implement innovative PAT solutions that improve process understanding and performance.
• Support technology transfer, scalability, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Analyze complex datasets and provide technical recommendations to stakeholders.
• Mentor scientists and help develop technical capabilities across the team.
• Build relationships with internal and external scientific partners.
• Contribute to intellectual property, publications, and future technology offerings.
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

PAT expertise

Project leadership

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

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

Job description

Lonza in Portsmouth, NH invites an Analytical Lead Scientist to guide PAT development for mammalian manufacturing processes within our R&D team. You will drive experimental programs, lead cross-functional projects, and advance PAT implementations for next-generation manufacturing.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, data-driven decision making, and collaboration across functions, with opportunities to publish and contribute to IP. On-site work supports patient-focused biotech innovation.