QC Manager (Support Function)

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 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 best-in-class high performance Integrated Biologics team at our Tuas site in Singapore to gain unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge biotechnology and innovation. Learn new skills and capabilities. Grow your career with us in manufacturing therapeutic proteins under cGMP conditions. Find out more about what a life at Lonza in Singapore could look like for you by watching this short video.

What you’ll get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture in a global life sciences leader.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace that values diversity and integrity.

• Competitive compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• Professional growth opportunities through cross-functional projects and global exposure.

• Comprehensive medical insurance, with the option to enroll family members at partially subsidized premiums.

• Company transport provided from designated MRT locations to and from the Tuas site.

• Access to Lonza’s full suite of employee benefits: www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you’ll do

• Ensure timely release of products, raw materials, and QC test results.

• Oversee laboratory operations including testing, assay transfer, and laboratory information management.

• Provide managerial oversight of sample logistics, external testing, retention samples, QC documentation, and equipment qualification/validation activities.

• Track and review biosafety testing for all products.

• Develop QC personnel through coaching, mentoring, training, and succession planning for key roles.

• Ensure overall GMP compliance, safety adherence, and strong laboratory housekeeping.

• Establish, revise, and maintain QC procedures, specifications, methods, and sampling instructions.

• Ensure audit readiness and represent QC during regulatory and customer inspections.

• Approve or reject raw materials, in-process materials, and final products based on laboratory results.

• Ensure equipment qualification, assay validation, and training requirements are met.

• Monitor method performance, ensure proper record retention, and oversee investigations and sampling activities.

• Facilitate resolution of issues between QC and manufacturing on testing schedules, sampling, and turnaround times.

• Uphold and continuously improve data integrity practices in line with company policies.

What we’re looking for

• Degree or PhD in Biological Science / Engineering as appropriate for area of expertise 

• Developing a detailed understanding of the scientific rationale behind one or more technical areas involved in the development of biopharmaceuticals 

• Understanding of cGMP regulations 

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with excellent communication skills and a team player. 

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.