MSAT Process Expert DSP 80-100% (m/f/d)

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

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 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.

Join our team as a Process Expert, you will lead cross-functional teams responsible for technology transfers—including process design, upscaling, and timely implementation at manufacturing scale. You will oversee the full lifecycle of assigned projects, from planning and coordination to execution, control, and completion, in alignment with project management goals.

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

• In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. The full list of our local tailored benefits in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi

In your role within MSAT (Manufacturing Science and Technology), you will act as the critical interface between the process donor (customer or process development) and operations.

• Ensuring process scalability and manufacturability

• Applying formal processes and tools to manage technology transfer, risk assessment, and change control

• Communicating directly with customers during campaign preparation, execution, and closure—including daily batch status and performance reporting

• Resolving process-related issues during manufacturing while adhering to regulatory requirements

• Compiling process deviations and change requests

• Ensuring timely completion of campaign reports and related documentation

• Master’s degree required; PhD preferred in the field of Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines

• Minimum 5 years in biopharma manufacturing and/or process development - preferably with expertise in Mammalian Manufacturing

• Strong understanding of GMP regulations & deep knowledge of bioprocess technology

• Proficient in English and German language skills preferred

• Strong leadership capabilities & excellent communication skills across customer and project interfaces

• Highly team-oriented

• Solution-oriented approach to challenges

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.

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