Lonza
Intern QC Project Leads (80-100%)
The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland.
Join our QC Project Organization as a 1year Intern and become part of a dynamic, innovation driven environment supporting the development and lifecycle of cutting-edge biopharmaceutical products.
As an intern within QC Projects, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to strategic and operational activities across multiple projects. This role is ideal for recent graduates (Bachelor’s level or similar) eager to deepen their understanding of project management, quality control processes, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced GMP environment.
You will work closely with project leaders and technical experts, gaining broad exposure to QC activities while driving your own responsibilities and continuously developing your professional skills.
This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
What you will get:
- An agile career and dynamic working culture.
- An inclusive and ethical workplace.
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
- A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
- Support QC Projects in the execution and coordination of activities across a diverse project portfolio.
- Retrieve, consolidate, and maintain information from various QC and business systems to support customer requests, project deliverables, and business needs.
- Manage and publish project-related information in SharePoint and other collaboration platforms, ensuring data is accurate, accessible, and up to date.
- Collaborate with project leaders, technical experts, and operational teams to collect and organize information from multiple stakeholders.
- Support project planning, tracking, and reporting activities, helping teams deliver on commitments and timelines.
- Take ownership of assigned deliverables and drive them independently with guidance from experienced project leaders.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, or digitalize recurring processes and data flows.
- Support innovation and continuous improvement initiatives within QC Projects.
- Contribute flexibly to additional project and business activities based on current priorities and your interests.
- Bachelor's degree (completed or ongoing studies) in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Interest in project management, data management, and the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured manner.
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to take ownership and work independently.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in an international environment.
- Good English skills; German is an advantage.
- Curiosity, reliability, and a desire to learn and continuously improve.
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.