Research Scientist III

Lonza Group; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

Competitive compensation

Dynamic work culture

Benefits depend on role and location

Job summary

Lonza in Tampa, FL is seeking a senior scientist to lead the design, execution, and interpretation of GMP process development experiments and to develop analytical methods supporting drug substance and product development.

The role requires advanced degree and extensive experience in mammalian cell culture and biopharmaceutical development, plus strong DOE and data-analysis skills. You will mentor juniors, collaborate across teams, and drive regulatory-compliant results.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent with 5+ years industry experience, or MS with 8+ years, or BS with 10+ years.
• Solid experience in solid oral dosage development; DPI experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ICH/gCMP regulations and biopharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
• Extensive hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, upstream/downstream development, or analytical method development for biologics.
• DOE and statistical data analysis expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to lead projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, execution, and interpretation of experiments for process development in GMP.
• Develop and implement analytical methods to support drug substance and drug product development.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and propose timely solutions.
• Author and review technical reports, protocols, and regulatory documents.
• Present research findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor junior scientists and guide their professional development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including process development, manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory affairs.
• Stay abreast of scientific advancements and industry trends in biopharmaceutical development.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Statistical data analysis

Project leadership

Mammalian cell culture

Biopharmaceutical process development

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Chemical Engineering or related

MS with 8+ years of experience

BS with 10+ years of experience

Tools

JMP / statistical software

Analytical method development tools

Job description

The actual location of this job is in Tampa, Florida, US. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
• Lead the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments for process development, optimization, and characterization within a GMP environment.
• Develop and implement innovative analytical methods to support drug substance and drug product development.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and propose effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Author and review technical reports, protocols, and regulatory documents.
• Present research findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior scientists, fostering their professional development.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including process development, manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory affairs.
• Stay abreast of the latest scientific advancements and industry trends in biopharmaceutical development.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and company policies.

What we are looking for:

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or M.S. with 8+ years of experience, or B.S. with 10+ years of experience.
• Solid oral dosage 5-10 years of solid oral dosage development experience, DPI (Drug Products Inhalation) experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of regulations to our industry preferably ICH/ICHQ8 practices.
• Extensive hands‑on experience in mammalian cell culture, upstream/downstream process development, or analytical method development for biologics.
• Demonstrated expertise in experimental design (DOE) and statistical data analysis.
• Strong understanding of cGMP regulations and regulatory requirements for biopharmaceutical products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex scientific data clearly and concisely.
• Proven ability to lead projects independently and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to scientific inquiry.
• Proficiency in relevant software for data analysis and scientific reporting.

About Lonza

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.