Join Our Team at Lonza
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences, operating across three continents. While we thrive in the realm of science, there is no magic formula to our success. Our greatest scientific solutions arise from talented individuals collaborating to develop innovative ideas that enhance businesses and positively impact people's lives. In return, we empower our team members to take ownership of their careers, fostering an environment where their ideas—both big and small—truly make a difference in the world.
Exciting Opportunity: Senior Technology Transfer Lead DPS
Within our successful Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) branch, located in Basel, Switzerland, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technology Transfer Lead DPS. Join us in facing some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment.
If you're ready for 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 technical drug product manufacturing processes at GMP DP manufacturing sites, providing technical on-site support.
- Oversee process implementation and technical transfer documentation.
- Drive GMP change management strategies for assigned projects and manage GMP change control in the system.
- Lead and support critical GMP product/process deviations, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
- Ensure all activities adhere to current standards, including Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Health Safety Environment (HSE), and Regulatory requirements.
- Enable innovation and technical strategy projects, generate intellectual property, contribute to scientific publications and conference presentations, 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.
- 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 is desirable, including knowledge of lyophilization processes; manufacturing experience in prefilled syringes is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English.
- Proven ability to be a team player and lead cross-functional teams.
- Strong planning and organizing skills, including project management, risk management, and technical writing abilities.
Why Work at Lonza?
As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to offering great benefits along with a comprehensive relocation package for eligible talents!
At Lonza, our products and services positively impact millions of people daily. This is not only a privilege but also a responsibility we embrace. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the results themselves; we respect and protect our people and the environment. We believe that our successes must be attained ethically.
People join Lonza for the challenge and creativity associated with solving complex problems and developing groundbreaking ideas in life sciences. In return, we provide the satisfaction that comes from making a meaningful difference in lives worldwide.