About 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 people working together to devise ideas that help businesses to help people. In return, we empower our employees to take ownership of their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we are proud to be part of.
Join Our Team
For Drug Product Services (DPS), our successful Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) branch located in Basel, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities. Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment by applying for the position of Senior Technology Transfer Lead DPS. Are you ready for your next challenge? Apply online using the form below.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage technical activities for drug product transfers from clinical development to first commercial launch of assigned projects.
- Define and monitor project scope, timing, and progress.
- Lead setup, scale-up, and implementation of the technical drug product manufacturing processes at GMP DP manufacturing site(s) and provide technical on-site support.
- Responsible for process implementation and technical transfer documentation.
- Drive GMP change management strategy for assigned projects and initiate/manage GMP change control in the system.
- Lead and support critical GMP product/process deviations and corresponding implementation of corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs).
- Ensure all activities are performed according to current standards (Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Health Safety Environment (HSE), Regulatory, etc.).
- Enable innovation and technical strategy projects, generate IP, contribute to scientific publications and conference talks, and evaluate and implement new methods and technologies.
Key Requirements:
- Ph.D. or Master in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmaceutical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields, or similar qualification.
- Extensive experience in the biotech/pharma industry.
- Knowledge of technical issues and requirements for drug product technical transfers.
- Experience in aseptic product manufacturing for protein drug products, including lyophilization processes, is highly desirable; manufacturing experience in prefilled syringes is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills and command of English, both written and oral.
- Proven ability to work as a team player and lead cross-functional teams.
- Strong planning, organizing, and project management skills, including risk management and technical writing capabilities.
Why Join Lonza?
As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and offer great benefits along with a comprehensive relocation package for eligible talents. Every day, Lonza's products and services positively impact millions of lives. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a significant responsibility. We believe that how we achieve our business results is just as important as the results themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is not complete without ethical practices.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we provide the satisfaction that comes with improving lives around the world—a true opportunity to make a meaningful difference.