OT/CSV Manager

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.

As the Computer System Validation  (CSV) and Operational Technology (OT) manager you  will report directly to the Head of Technical Services and be the subject matter expert responsible  for  implementing  Computer  System  Validations  at  our  site  in Verviers and managing OT routine and projects at a regional level. Your responsibilities will be spread across OT (75%) and CSV (25%) in this leadership position.

• An agile career and dynamic working culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

• A variety of benefits dependant on role and location

The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

• Manage the team in charge of OT, CSV and digitalization topics. Prioritizing and organizing team activities, measuring and managing team performance.

• Manage the full lifecycle validation for all applicable computerized systems, ensuring they are designed, validated, operated and retired in compliance with GxP regulation and CSV procedure.

• Participating in Performance Qualification (PQ) ensuring that the appropriate documentation of testing is performed.

• Working with process owners to identify and implement new systems and upgrade existing systems to aid improvements to compliance and reduce risks to patient safety, product quality and data integrity.

• Supporting system administrators and the Training & Development department in training employees on the correct use of computerized systems in line with procedures and regulations.

• Support business continuity by collaborating with stakeholders and applying technical expertise to promptly resolve user issues while providing hands-on OT support

• Support the business and digital transformation initiatives with a clear technical understanding of OT systems and processes.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Automation, Information Technology or Engineering.

• Strong technical expertise in OT environments with practical knowledge of operational processes and infrastructure.

• Knowledge of enterprise architecture, networks, servers and routing systems.

• Experience with CSV principles and capability of leading this team of experts

• Business proficiency in both English and French languages

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.