QC Specialist / Project Leader

Drive critical quality control and analytical method transfer projects in Visp, enabling the seamless manufacture and release of life-changing biopharmaceutical products.

Site‑based role

This role is primarily based on site. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. We offer flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time. Requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis, in line with business needs.

Start date: As soon as possible, latest 1st October 2026

Contract Duration: Until 31st December 2027

Location: Visp, Switzerland

Hours / Flexibility: 41 hours per week / 4 days onsite, 1 day HO (TBD)

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Competitive hourly rate.

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Estimate project effort and craft detailed project plans covering scheduling, workflow, preliminary assessments and quality assurance integration.

• Lead technical implementation and coordination during analytical method transfer activities, providing ongoing expertise and support.

• Track project milestones, monitor timelines, and escalate technical or operational bottlenecks when necessary.

• Initiate, investigate and close process-related Change Controls, Deviations and Laboratory Investigations.

• Organize and execute operational cGMP training programs within the QC department to maintain regulatory compliance.

• Act as the key liaison between operational QC teams and contract laboratories to identify and implement continuous improvements.

• Author, review, and revise cGMP documentation including SOPs, validation protocols, quality instructions and technical reports.

What we are looking for:

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or equivalent; alternatively, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with significant professional QC experience.

• Advanced scientific expertise in Analytical Chemistry and modern analytical instrumentation.

• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including cGMP guidelines and ISO 9001 standards.

• Practical experience with QC IT systems and software (e.g., LIMS, CDS, DMS).

• Excellent communication skills in English; minimum conversational German required

• Proven ability to navigate quality events (Deviations, Change Controls, OOS/OOT investigations).

• A collaborative, customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to change and continuous improvement.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across 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 reflect who we are and how we work together. 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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.

Ready to play your part in shaping the future of life sciences? Apply now.