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

Process Expert MSAT (m/f/d) 

Today,  Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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 a member of the MSAT (Manufacturing Science & Technology) Team Ibex Visp responsible for the successful transfer, scale up, supervision and optimization of biopharma processes. As an experienced professional, you are regarded as an expert in process science and manufacturing aspects. In this role, you significantly contribute to the development of the MSAT toolbox and share the manufacturing responsibility as a long-term process owner. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Securing success during technology transfer by applying formal processes and tools to manage the transfer of information, process related risks and change control

• Accountable for the management of technical risks associated with process transfer, identification and introduction of new raw materials and project completion aligned with project management goals

• Works cross functionally to ensure communication of critical process and technical information to meet the required deadlines / customer outcomes 

• Act as the interface between the process donor (customer, process development) and operations. Responsible to ensure process scalability and manufacturability 

• Responsible for the resolution of process issues that may arise during manufacturing, considering all regulatory requirements 

• Responsible for execution of GMP risk analysis for the manufacturing processes 

• Responsible for implementing the manufacturing process in the plant 

• Accountable for independent 24/7 on plant technical support, process monitoring and complex data analysis. Frequency of this task is based on team roster

• Interacting directly with customers during tech transfer, campaign preparation, execution and closure including daily reporting of batch status and performance. Represents and is an influential MSAT team member within multiple Customer facing projects

• Ensuring timely compilation of process related deviations, change requests and campaign reports 

• Compiling CMC sections in filing documents and technical content of validation reports 

• Contributing to the development and implementation of standardized MSAT procedures and processes 

• Leads technical investigations to ensure  continuous improvements are made to the process  and operations 

• Challenges the status quo and looks for opportunities to make improvements in his/her area of the business and beyond. Understand how to efficiently engage others in the change processes

• Acting as a mentor for scientific and production staff in different fields of expertise 

• Generously shares information and knowledge with other across teams and functions. Demonstrates high integrity

Key Requirements 

• Bachelor, Master’s or PhD degree in biotechnology, chemical engineering or related disciplines 

• Working experience in biopharma manufacturing and / or process development preferable in of Mammalian Manufacturing 

• Working experience in technology transfer for Mammalian Manufacturing (preferred) 

• Understanding of GMP and bioprocess technology 

• Very good communication skills and interaction with all kinds of interfaces within customers and the project organization 

• Fluency in English  

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.