Join Our Team at Lonza
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences, operating across three continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented individuals working collaboratively, devising innovative ideas that enable businesses to enhance people's lives. In return, we empower our team members to take ownership of their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world, and that’s the kind of work we want to be a part of.
About the Role
As a member of the MSAT (Manufacturing Science & Technology) Team at Ibex Visp, you will play a crucial role in the successful transfer, scale-up, supervision, and optimization of biopharma processes. As an experienced professional, you will be recognized as an expert in process science and manufacturing aspects. In this capacity, you will significantly contribute to the development of the MSAT toolbox and share the manufacturing responsibility as a long-term process owner.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure success during technology transfer by employing formal processes and tools to manage the transfer of information, process-related risks, and change control.
- Manage technical risks associated with process transfer, including the identification and introduction of new raw materials and project completion in alignment with project management goals.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to communicate critical process and technical information to meet required deadlines and customer outcomes.
- Act as the interface between the process donor (customer, process development) and operations to ensure process scalability and manufacturability.
- Resolve process issues that may arise during manufacturing, keeping all regulatory requirements in mind.
- Execute GMP risk analysis for manufacturing processes.
- Implement the manufacturing process in the plant.
- Provide independent 24/7 on-plant technical support, process monitoring, and complex data analysis based on the team roster.
- Engage directly with customers during tech transfer, campaign preparation, execution, and closure, including daily reporting of batch status and performance, while representing and influencing the MSAT team within multiple customer-facing projects.
- Ensure the timely compilation of process-related deviations, change requests, and campaign reports.
- Compile CMC sections in filing documents and the technical content of validation reports.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of standardized MSAT procedures and processes.
- Lead technical investigations to ensure continuous improvements are made to processes and operations.
- Challenge the status quo and seek opportunities for improvement within the business and beyond, efficiently engaging others in change processes.
- Act as a mentor for scientific and production staff across various fields of expertise.
- Generously share information and knowledge with other teams and functions, demonstrating high integrity.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in biotechnology, chemical engineering, or related disciplines.
- Professional experience in biopharma manufacturing and/or process development, preferably in mammalian manufacturing.
- Experience in technology transfer for mammalian manufacturing is preferred.
- Understanding of GMP and bioprocess technology.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with various stakeholders within the customer and project organization.
- Fluency in English.
Why Join Lonza?
Every day, Lonza’s products and services positively impact millions of people. For us, this is not just a privilege, but a profound responsibility. The manner in which we achieve our business results is equally as important as the results themselves. At Lonza, we are committed to respecting and protecting our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is not a true success if it is not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems while developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we provide the satisfaction that comes with improving lives around the world—making a meaningful difference.
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