Head Manufacturing for Lyophilized Vials in a Growth Project 80-100%

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Lonza AG seeks a Head of Manufacturing to lead the ramp-up phase of a Lyophilization filling line in a major Capital investment project in Stein AG. This role plays a pivotal part in our ambitious growth strategy, ensuring the flawless start-up of the Lyophilization line, achieving the Health Authority approval and executing product transfers from customers.

**What you’ll get**:

- An agile career and dynamic working culture
- An inclusive and ethical workplace
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance
- A variety of benefits dependent on role and location

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**What you’ll do**:

- Ensure operational readiness of the new facility together with the Operations Lead team
- Responsible for operative takeover of the new line (after operational qualification)
- Lead the manufacturing team for the Lyophilized Vials Line (short term 8 direct reports, up to 26 direct reports mid-term)
- Full responsibility of all people aspects such as qualification, development, coaching and executing the hiring plan
- Build a culture of empowerment, innovation and trust
- Define processes of the Lyophilized Vial area as well as overarching manufacturing and support processes
- Prove timely user input for the project to keep timelines and budget and support of the supply chain team to ensure material availability on time
- Support the project team in qualification and commissioning of all the equipment of the Lyophilized vials area.
- Ensure Safety and Compliance
- Representing the facility for customer visits, audits and inspections

**What we’re looking for**:

- Bachelor or Master degree (preferred) in a Science / Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent
- In depth knowledge of Drug Product Aseptic Processing including Lyophilization
- Proven leadership experience and development of leadership teams delivering to targets in a multi-layered organization
- Experience Commissioning and Qualification
- Strong Leadership and Stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication skills and interaction with all kinds of internal and external interfaces
- Fluency in English and solid skills in German (minimum B2 level) required

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.