Group Lead, MSAT

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.

Lonza Pharma & Biotech is hiring a Group Lead, MSAT in Bend, OR. This exciting leadership role supports a growing team of scientists and engineers driving safe and efficient pharmaceutical manufacturing.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Access to Lonza’s global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the MSAT team to support production readiness and project delivery.
• Ensure safe work practices and adherence to quality standards.
• Manage team schedules and deliverables across multiple projects.
• Support regulatory audits and inspections.
• Drive operational excellence through cross-functional initiatives.
• Provide feedback and guidance to team members.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and maintain team cohesion.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong background in technology transfer and manufacturing.
• Experience managing confidential client relationships.
• Familiarity with regulatory inspections and audits.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Commitment to ethical and inclusive workplace practices.

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.