Group Leader Process Experts

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.

**What You’ll Do**:

- ** Team Leadership and Development**: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Process Experts, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement development plans to support team growth.
- ** Operational Oversight**: Oversee and ensure the successful delivery of aseptic drug product manufacturing processes within the new sterile facility at Ibex in Visp. This includes the optimization of production workflows and consistency to stringent quality standards.
- ** Process Optimization**: Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability, aligning with standard methodologies in aseptic manufacturing and regulatory requirements.
- ** Multi-functional Collaboration**: Act as a key member of the Operational Drug Product Leadership Team, working closely with other departments such as Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to align on project goals and ensure seamless integration of processes.
- ** Accountability for Results**: Take ownership of the assigned area’s performance, including meeting delivery timelines, maintaining cost control, and ensuring compliance with safety and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
- ** Problem Solving and Issue Resolution**: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for drug product processes, providing technical guidance and resolving challenges to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

**Wat We’re Looking For**:

- ** Technical Expertise**: Strong knowledge of aseptic drug product manufacturing processes, with a background in sterile pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical production.
- ** Leadership Experience**: Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- ** Educational Background**: Degree or equivalent experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus.
- ** Operational Excellence**: Solid understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements for drug product manufacturing, as well as experience with process optimization and lean manufacturing principles.
- ** Strategic Mentality**: Ability to think strategically while managing operational details. Strong skills in project management, resource allocation, and cost control.
- ** Collaborative Approach**: Exceptional ability to work multi-functionally, influence partners, and drive alignment across teams.
- ** Communication Skills**: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in German is a plus.

**Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging (IDB)**

Inclusion is one of Lonza’s four core values, alongside integrity, innovation and initiative We understand the value of our differences and the benefits they bring to our company, community and culture. We also recognize the value of every person’s contribution, regardless of characteristics, preferences and beliefs - including race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and religion.

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.