Head Manufacturing Science and Technology

The location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.Join the action at our largest manufacturing site in Visp As Head of MSAT, you’ll lead a dynamic team of approximately 10 MSAT Experts, driving tech transfers and ensuring GMP readiness for a diverse portfolio of clinical and commercial products. This is your chance to optimize processes, tackle exciting challenges, and make a real impact on efficiency and patient outcomes.What you will get: An agile career and a dynamic work culture. An inclusive and ethical workplace. Compensation programs that recognize high performance.In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below. Benefits in Visp: assetstream.aspxWhat you will do: Lead a team of MSAT Experts who are tasked with technology transfers (process implementation and transfer) and timely process implementation at the manufacturing site. Manage the MSAT team with full responsibility for all aspects of human resource management. Build up and sustain a successful, high performing team. Maintain a culture of empowerment and innovation, trust, high performance and change readiness. Ensure effective use of resources (time, personnel, equipment, material, rooms) Oversee the manufacturing related processes at the site, proactively anticipate, evaluate and resolves technical challenges. Enable innovation and technical strategy projects and drive continuous improvement. Ensure the MSAT processes at Inspection readiness level and represent the facility during regulatory inspections and customer audits. Participates in customer visits and presentations. Lead complex product and process related investigations and deviations including complaints actions. Uses scientific and statistical knowledge to analyze data to provide process understanding, and to identify root causes of product and process failures. Support the DP Operations Head in developing, prioritizing and achieving goals with respect to the overall goals of Lonza and DPS (Drug Product Services) Collaborate with the functions in the facility and across Drug Product Services with tech transfer, process development, product analytical development. What we are looking for: MSc or PhD in Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Process Engineering or equivalent scientific degree Solid leadership experience of direct reports Substantial experience in aseptic fill&finish processes of drug product is a must Substantial experience with qualification and validation processes is a must Experience in manufacturing processes of clinical as well as commercial batch sizes is an advantage Work experience in MSAT (Manufacturing Science & Technology) is highly preferred Fluency in English is a must, communication skills in German language are a plusAbout LonzaAt Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.