Associate Manager, Development Services

Associate Manager in Process Development (PDEV) leads a team, driving end-to-end development activities with increasing technical scope. Responsible for coaching and developing team members, optimizing resources, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery within budget. Also contributes as a project lead, with hands-on involvement in lab activities as required. 

What you’ll get 

• An agile career and dynamic working culture in a global life sciences leader. 

• An inclusive and ethical workplace that values diversity and integrity. 

• Competitive compensation programs that recognize high performance. 

• Professional growth opportunities through cross-functional projects and global exposure. 

• Comprehensive medical insurance, with the option to enroll family members at partially subsidized premiums. 

• Company transport provided from designated MRT locations to and from the Tuas site. 

• Access to Lonza’s full suite of employee benefits: www.lonza.com/careers/benefits 

What you’ll do: 

•  Ensure strict adherence to EHS and cGMP standards, maintaining high-quality and compliant lab operations  

• Lead a team of scientists and analysts performing downstream purification activities, including process development and process characterization. 

• Lead  downstream purification activities with increasing technical complexity  

• Manage and schedule resources (team, equipment, systems) to deliver projects aligned with department sales plans  

• Coach, train, and develop team members in technical, scientific, and leadership capabilities  

• Act as SME in key technical areas with growing knowledge of regulatory and IP landscapes  

• Lead and contribute to multiple complex projects, including change and capital initiatives  

• Oversee documentation, review, and approval of reports/protocols to meet quality and compliance standards  

• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the department  

• Present data to customers and support business development activities (proposals, presentations, lab tours)  

• Ensure GMP compliance and participate in internal/external audits  

• Build strong cross-functional relationships to support project delivery and business objectives  

• Uphold and improve data integrity practices in line with company policies  

• Take ownership of decision-making within area of expertise and support departmental strategy  

• Any other duties as assigned by Management 

What we’re looking for: 

• Degree/PhD in a relevant Science field or Equivalent 

• Adequate experience in downstream Process development or Process characterization and be familiar with laboratory scale execution of various techniques including affinity and ion exchange chromatography using the AKTA system, ultrafiltration/diafiltration and viral reduction strategies. 

• Experience in technology transfer and/or the use of DoE methodologies would also be considered advantageous. 

• Understanding and application of theory involved in purification of recombinant proteins. 

• Understanding of cGMP regulations will be advantageous 

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. 

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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board. 

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