Associate Director in Downstream Processing, Global Process Development (f/m/d)

Location, Visp, Switzerland.

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.

Global Process Development (GPD) is part of Integrated Biologics (Integrated Biologics | CDMO | Lonza). GPD is a focused group of senior subject matter experts (SMEs), with extensive experience in process development science. The team are responsible for the implementation of strategic technology programs and provision of SME support across the Lonza global Integrated Biologics network of sites.  As a prominent SME in Downstream Purification Processing, you will be globally recognized for your expertise, and will utilise your knowledge to troubleshoot technical challenges across the network, monitor technical performance of the processes and input into the scientific/technical direction and alignment at global level. You will lead the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects that implement technology changes or drive cross-site alignment, making recommendations that influence business decision making.  The role will be based in Visp, Switzerland, which is the largest site in our network (Visp, Switzerland | Lonza), from where you will support both the Visp site and the wider Integrated Biologics global network.

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 dependant on role and location.

What you’ll do:

• Provide technical SME support in downstream processing within Visp site and across Lonza’s Integrated Biologics global network.

• Manage multi-disciplinary projects across Lonza network with minimal direction. Lead matrix teams made up of individuals across functions and sites to deliver projects with successful outcomes.

• Communicate recommendations that influence business decision making and influence external forums.

• Effectively deliver projects portfolio time and budget using lean project management method.

• Promote Lonza capabilities to external customers to win or maintain business.

• Contribute to Lonza strategy that underpins business growth and new product introduction.

• Adept at using available digital tools to identify new business efficiencies and opportunities.

• Coach and mentor mid-level scientists in Process Development and monitor technical performance across the network and address areas of misalignment and opportunities to improve capabilities or efficiencies.

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience in the development of purification processes for a range of protein types, such as monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, Fc fusions or recombinant proteins.

• Experience of scale-up and purification  of proteins at GMP manufacturing scales is advantageous.

• Experience of process characterisation and validation of purification processes is advantageous.

• Challenge the status quo by identifying and delivering improvements that enhance capabilities and efficiencies in Operational teams.

• Demonstrate successful project management of multi-functional/multi-workstream projects to meet agreed milestones and scope.

• Externally and globally recognized as a subject matter expert in 2 or more relevant areas within downstream process development and manufacturing for biologic drug substance.

• Experience of using multivariate data analysis to drive process improvement and optimisation.

• CMC experience across clinical and/or post clinical product development phases is advantageous.

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.