Join Lonza - A Global Leader in Life Sciences
Today, Lonza stands as a premier authority in life sciences, operating across three continents. While we engage in scientific endeavors, there’s no magic formula to our success. Our greatest asset is the talented individuals who collaborate to generate innovative ideas that empower businesses to enhance lives. In exchange for their contributions, we provide our team with the opportunity to own their careers. Their ideas—big and small—truly make a difference in the world, and that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
Exciting Opportunity in Drug Product Services (DPS)
We are thrilled to announce openings within our successful Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) branch located in Basel, Switzerland. Join us as we tackle some of the most significant challenges in patient treatment by applying for the position of Senior Technology Transfer Lead DPS. Are you ready to take on your next challenge? Apply online using the form below.
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 setup, scale-up, and implementation of the technical drug product manufacturing processes at GMP DP manufacturing site(s) while providing on-site technical support.
- Oversee process implementation and the creation of technical transfer documentation.
- Drive GMP change management strategy for assigned projects and manage GMP change control within the system.
- Lead and support critical GMP product/process deviations along with the implementation of corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs).
- Ensure all activities comply with current standards, including Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Health Safety Environment (HSE), and regulatory requirements.
- Enable innovation through technical strategy projects, generate intellectual property, contribute to scientific publications, and evaluate and implement new methods and technologies.
Key Requirements
- Ph.D. or Master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmaceutical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields, or equivalent qualifications.
- Extensive experience in the biotech/pharma industry.
- Knowledge of technical requirements for drug product technical transfers.
- Experience in aseptic product manufacturing for protein drug products is highly desirable, including expertise in lyophilization and manufacturing in prefilled syringes.
- Excellent communication skills with proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated team player with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Strong planning and organizational skills, including project management, risk management, and technical writing capabilities.
Why Join Us?
As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and offer exceptional benefits, along with a comprehensive relocation package for eligible talents. Every day, Lonza’s products and services positively impact millions of people around the globe. This is both a privilege and a responsibility we take seriously. We believe how we achieve our business results is just 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 truly a success if it is not attained ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity that come with solving complex problems and developing new ideas in the life sciences sector. In return, we offer the gratifying experience of making a meaningful difference in the world.
Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.