Project Specialist Production Support

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.The Project Specialist, Production Sup is responsible to identify and lead projects that improve manufacturing readiness. This person will work closely with Operations Support Management and other key departments across the site to enable the achievement of department goals and interdepartmental readiness. The Project Specialist has responsibility for the planning, preparation, implementation and delivery of projects identified. The Project Specialist leads by working cross-functionally and in collaboration with Operations Support teams, Manufacturing teams, Quality teams and other key stakeholders to develop or update procedures, identify and escalate risks, communicate changes and plan for execution. The Project Specialist is responsible for owning and driving improvement projects from concept to completion, with a particular focus on creating efficiencies that contribute to quality, cost, on-time delivery and right first time performance.  The individual will own Operations Support Documents (e.g.: SOPs) and manage a collection of projects in addition to ensuring CAPA closures, Change Controls and Deviations are progressing to the required timelines.Key Responsibilities:

•   Drive and own improvement projects that support KPIs, with a focus on cost, innovation, on-time delivery and quality. Manage projects from concept to completion; create and manage project plan, work cross-functionally to ensure right first time and provide adequate training to impacted areas
• Management of GMP graded areas including improvements in cleaning, gowning, material transfers and housekeeping
• Own and manage Operations Support specific change controls, deviations and CAPA’s
• Act as an SME for their area during audits and general business processes
• Generate and Manage Metrics

Key Requirements:

• AS/BS in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent
• 5-7 years in the Pharmaceutical or CDMO industry in a Quality, Operations or Supply Chain role
• Stong cGMP background preferred.
• Excellent written (especially technical writing) and verbal communication skills
• Superior planning, time management and coordination skills and be able to readily adapt to changes in priorities and project schedules
•  Attention to detail and good investigation, problem solving and organizational skills
• Familiarity with SAP system an advantage
• Proficient in MS Office

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.