Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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.

For Drug Product Services (DPS), our successful DP focused branch located in Basel, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities! Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment. Are you ready for your next challenge Apply now and join this outstanding team as Laboratory Manager Quality Control Physico-Chemical Analytics!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a Clinical QC Phys-Chem analytical lab incl. equipment/infrastructure ownership, supporting pharmaceutical development projects through all phases of development up to market authorization readiness.

• Manage a team of laboratory scientists, providing feedback and tracking performance.

• Ensure timely delivery of QC work-packages, including documentation and reports.

• Adhere to Key Quality Indicators (KQIs) and other quality metrics to ensure analytical testing and reporting timelines are met. Support the lab team in assessing test failures and OOX events, collaborating closely with the QC planner to ensure effective scheduling.

• Act as process owner, improving and maintaining compliant processes, supporting central initiatives, and representing QC in customer audits and regulatory inspections.

• Address and resolve potential risks/issues, communicating effectively with collaborators.

Key Requirements

• MSc or equivalent experience in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field (PhD preferred).

• Solid understanding of phys-chem analytics, protein analytics, and relevant analytical techniques and their application following GMP regulations incl. data integrity. Knowledge in analytics of ADCs and/or mRNA, ideally under GMP regulations, is a plus.

• Proven experience in people management and performance management.

• Experience in quality record management, including investigating deviations and leading Change Requests and CAPAs.

• Ability to appropriately prioritize multiple demands and lead defined work to successful conclusion on time.

• Excellent communication in English and a problem-solving approach.

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.