Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
In order to support the strategic growth investment of the company in Visp Switzerland, we are looking for an experienced quality professional who will be in charge of leading a team responsible for the quality oversight for of CAPEX projects, supporting Small Molecule business.
Join our ambitious team and help deliver world-class engineering projects. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to our growth projects in Switzerland !
The role is based in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. The role requires to be onsite full time.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead all Quality and Compliance related responsibilities for CAPEX Projects (CAPEX > 2 m CHF).
  
• Leading a team of QA qualification specialists. Provides leadership to the Team with responsibility for all aspects of human resource management such as training, development, coaching and hiring.
  
• Be a member of the Global Quality Engineering Leadership team.
  
• Review and approve qualification and compliance documents and records.
  
• Ensure that decisions are fully supported by global and local Quality and Regulatory.
  
• Raising issues in an open and timely manner and taking leadership for their resolution.
  

Key requirements:

• Academic degree (Master or higher) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field
  
• Substantial work experience in a leadership role in Quality Assurance, Production or Engineering, in pharmaceutical industries and c GMP controlled environment.
  
• Experience working on CAPEX projects (ideally within small molecule area)
  
• Profound knowledge in EU and US GMP regulations relevant for audit/inspections, qualification/validation, compliance systems, as well as applicable guidelines (e.g. GAMP5).
  
• Knowledge of Computer System Validation, Commissioning & Qualification is a solid advantage
  
• Strong collaborative approach, organizational skills, ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously, ability to solve problems, understanding details and strategic picture, providing practical solutions.
  
• Fluent in English, German is a plus
  

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.