Join Lonza - A Global Leader in Life Sciences
Today, Lonza stands at the forefront of the life sciences industry, operating across three continents. While our work is rooted in science, it’s the collaboration of talented individuals that drives our success. Together, we create innovative solutions that empower businesses to make a difference in people's lives. In return, we offer our employees the chance to take ownership of their careers, allowing their ideas, whether big or small, to shape the world for the better.
Opportunity: Senior Technology Transfer Lead - Drug Product Services (DPS)
Join us in Basel, Switzerland, at our thriving Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) branch. We are excited to announce a vacancy for the position of Senior Technology Transfer Lead in DPS. This is your chance to contribute to groundbreaking work that addresses major challenges in patient treatment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage technical activities for drug product transfers from clinical development to the first commercial launch of assigned projects.
- Define and monitor project scope, timing, and progress.
- Lead the setup, scale-up, and implementation of technical drug product manufacturing processes at GMP DP manufacturing sites and provide on-site technical support.
- Oversee process implementation and ensure the accuracy of technical transfer documentation.
- Drive GMP change management strategies for assigned projects and manage related change control processes.
- Lead efforts to address critical GMP product/process deviations, implementing corresponding corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs).
- Ensure all activities comply with current standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Health Safety Environment (HSE), and regulatory requirements.
- Foster innovation and technical strategy projects, generate intellectual property, and contribute to scientific publications and conference presentations, along with evaluating and implementing new methods and technologies.
Key Requirements
- Ph.D. or Master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmaceutical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields.
- Extensive experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
- Thorough understanding of the technical requirements for drug product transfers.
- Desirable knowledge of aseptic product manufacture for protein drug products, including lyophilization; experience with prefilled syringes is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills, with strong proficiency in English, both written and oral.
- Proven capability as a team player with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills, including project management, risk management, and technical writing expertise.
As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity within our organization and offer a comprehensive benefits package along with relocation support for eligible talents.
At Lonza, every product and service we provide positively impacts millions of lives. We view this as both a privilege and a responsibility. How we achieve our goals is as crucial as what we achieve. We are dedicated to respecting and protecting our people and our environment. Success for us means achieving our objectives ethically.
People choose to join Lonza for the challenge and creativity involved in solving complex problems and developing cutting-edge ideas within life sciences. In return, we offer the rewarding experience of contributing to meaningful change on a global scale.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.