Principal Scientist / Analytical Project Leader 80-100% (f/m/d)

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.

The actual location of this job is in Basel Stücki, Switzerland.

For Drug Product Services (DPS), our successful Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) branch, located in Basel, Switzerland we have an exciting opportunity within the Analytical Project Leadership team. Become part of a dynamic group that supports Customers in the development of their CMC strategy and enables them overcoming some of the greatest challenges required to bring therapies to life.

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

What you’ll do:

• Lead analytical discussions with customers and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts across Lonza’s analytics network

• Develop strategy for DPS analytical programs including control strategy, specifications, and method lifecycle

• Stay current on assigned molecules, method strategy, industry trends, and pharmacopeia while adhering to cGMP regulations

• Manage development and evaluation of analytical methods to support formulation and drug product testing

• Ensure project timelines and deliverables are maintained using planning tools

• Oversee delivery of analytical milestones by coordinating with executional groups

• Support Project Managers with technical review of analytical SOWs and collaborate with SMEs and amendments team

What we’re looking for:

• Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Science or related field (PhD preferred)

• Minimum 5 years of experience as Analytical or QC Project Lead in late clinical phase projects

• Understanding of analytical lifecycle for biotech products and CMC requirements for regulatory filings

• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques and protein analytics

• Experience in analytical development or QC, preferably with cGMP exposure

• Ability to interpret complex data and provide practical solutions to customers

• Excellent communication, reporting, and scientific skills; fluency in English

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. Spread across 30+ sites and 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 shape what we achieve and how we achieve it. 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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.