QMS Specialist

The actual location of this job is in either Basel, Colmar or Bornem. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

We are looking for a QMS Specialist:

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.

The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do:

• Collect, analyze, and report key quality metrics (weekly, monthly, quarterly) to support global strategies, management reviews, and leadership discussions.

• Maintain and update quality system records to ensure compliance and data quality.

• Support the Supplier Quality Program by coordinating supplier assessments, tracking supplier certifications and licenses, assisting with Quality Agreement management, and maintaining supplier documentation.

• Provide support for internal and external audits and inspections, including document preparation, request tracking, auditing, and follow-up on audit observations.

• Maintain and improve QMS databases, SharePoint sites, and other tools used to track quality documentation, tasks, and projects.

• Support product and site certification, including document preparation, renewal processes, follow-ups with certifiers or third parties, and tracking associated costs.

• Prepare presentations and dashboards (e.g., Power BI, slide decks) by compiling and visualizing quality data for leadership review.

• Communicate directly with suppliers, internal teams, and customers to gather and provide quality and compliance documentation as needed

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Quality, Life Sciences, Engineering) or equivalent experience.

• 2–5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, or related GxP environment.

• Knowledge of quality system principles (ISO 9001, IPEC-PQG, GMP, GxP regulations) and audit practices.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with SharePoint, Power

• BI, SAP, Salesforce, or other quality systems/databases preferred.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with suppliers, auditors, and  cross-functional teams.

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset

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 for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.