Associate Director, QC - Analytical

Associate Director, QC - Analytical

Location: On-site: Portsmouth, NH.  Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

The Associate Director, QC Analytical provides strategic and tactical leadership to the Quality Control Analytical Operations teams to align with company goals. They drive continuous improvement initiatives to maintain a strong regulatory compliance profile and ensure high customer satisfaction. Additionally, they are responsible for fostering a positive organizational culture that promotes employee satisfaction and retention

What you will get:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunities for career development and advancement

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools

• Commitment to employee well-being and safety

• Inclusive workplace culture

• Recognition and reward for your contributions

Access to our full list of global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Quality & Testing Oversight: Manage in-process, finished product, and stability testing, including method transfers and program management.

• Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and measure department throughput.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Program Management, QA, and Manufacturing to support projects throughout the product lifecycle.

• Team Leadership: Direct QC staff through regular 1-on-1s, team meetings, and acting as a primary point of escalation for issues.

• Quality Management Systems (QMS): Execute and approve change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and technical documentation within the DMS.

• Regulatory & Audit Support: Ensure alignment with Quality Agreements and SOPs while supporting regulatory submissions and audits.

• Strategic Planning: Coordinate with department leaders and customers to establish achievable work schedules and ensure timeline compliance.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or equivalent experience.

• GMP/Professional environment, with 5 years direct supervisory/manager experience.

• Demonstrated ability to present ideas publicly to inform, educate and influence others positively in achieving business results.

• Mentoring, leading direct reports an being able to deliver difficult messages to staff (i.e. disciplinary actions, poor performance plans).

• Advanced use of Enterprise GMP Quality Systems such as: TrackWise, DMS LIMS, ELN (iLAB), MODA, CDS (Empower).

• Demonstrated ability to present ideas publicly to inform, educate and influence others positively in achieving business results.

• Able to coach and manage experienced and inexperienced staff.

About Lonza

At 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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.