Manager, Product Development

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is dedicated 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

As an especially ambitious Manager, Product Development at Lonza AG, you will play a critical leadership role, guiding the advancement of our innovative product development activities. Located in Greenwood, SC, this role offers an outstanding chance to lead and excel in a dynamic and growing environment.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Project Management & Engaging with Partners

• Lead and coordinate product development projects in alignment with corporate strategy and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with project coordinators and commercial teams to evaluate and prioritize requests.
• Review and validate proposed formulations, assign scoring, and define required test strategies and development timelines.
• Act as the technical connection for important clients and collaborators, making sure expectations are fulfilled or surpassed.

Formulation Development & Laboratory Oversight

• Advise and approve formulation development for new products and product improvements.
• Coordinate physical stability studies, compatibility testing, and other formulation validations.
• Ensure all development work aligns with regulatory and quality requirements.

Laboratory Operations & Team Leadership

• Manage daily laboratory operations, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with EHS guidelines.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of formulators, technicians, and junior scientists.
• Conduct performance evaluations, identify training needs, and foster a culture of accountability and innovation.

Raw Material & Vendor Evaluation

• Coordinate evaluation of raw materials, including analytical characterization and compatibility assessments.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Quality teams to qualify suppliers and optimize material usage and costs.

Analytical Testing & Reporting

• Design and review test plans for formulation validation.
• Analyze experimental and stability data, select efficient formulations, and generate comprehensive technical reports.
• Ensure timely preparation and delivery of samples and documentation to internal teams and clients.

Production Scale-Up & Technology Transfer

• Prepare and coordinate the execution of technology transfer documentation.
• Provide on-site and remote support during pilot, scale-up, and industrial production batches.
• Analyze process performance, troubleshoot issues, and recommend process improvements for efficiency and robustness.

Cross-Functional & Regulatory Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain teams to ensure flawless product development and launch.
• Proactively address formulation or production deviations, drive root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support regulatory submissions by providing technical data and documentation as required.

Process Optimization & Innovation

• Spot opportunities to boost product performance, development workflows, and cost efficiency.
• Keep an eye on industry trends, new technologies, and competitor offerings to guide innovation and future planning.

Key requirements:

• Master’s or PhD or equivalent experience in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related life sciences field.
• Confirmed experience in product/formulation development; liquid dosage form experience preferred.
• Confirmed experience handling product development lifecycle, from concept through commercialization.
• Expertise in analytical methods, formulation testing, and lab operations.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and project management capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and skills in engaging with others.
• Deep knowledge of GMP, ICH guidelines, and safety regulations.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a phenomenal 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 sophisticated problems and developing new insights 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 relevant 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.