Senior Deviation Investigator

Transform biopharmaceutical manufacturing by driving quality, compliance, and scientific investigation excellence in our state-of-the-art Module L facility.

Fully site‑based roles

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract Duration: 9 months

Location: Visp, Switzerland

Hours: 41 hours per week

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:

• Lead, reconstruct, and author high-quality GMP deviation investigations for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, cleaning and qualification events.

• Perform structured root cause analysis (RCA), event timeline reconstruction, and scientifically sound product quality impact assessments in collaboration with SMEs.

• Define robust, risk-based Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to prevent issue recurrence and drive continuous improvement.

• Coordinate cross-functional alignment between Operations, QA, MSAT, QC, Engineering, and Batch Record Review to resolve comments and achieve timely closure.

• Manage investigation workflows within TrackWise and dedicated tracking tools, maintaining full visibility of priorities, milestones, and target timelines.

• Prepare, present, and defend technical investigation records, impact rationales, and CAPA strategies during internal quality reviews, customer audits, and authority inspections (e.g., Swissmedic).

• Mentor operations teams on root cause investigation standards to elevate overall quality discipline and reduce record lead times.

What we are looking for:

• Degree (BSc, MSc or equivalent) in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline.

• 3 to 7 years of biopharmaceutical/biotech industry experience with direct expertise in GMP deviation writing, root cause analysis and quality systems.

• Demonstrated experience in biotech/biologics manufacturing operations (e.g., microbial, E. coli, downstream processing, cleaning, or qualification).

• Strong command of Quality Management Systems (TrackWise or equivalent), electronic batch records and document management systems.

• Proven problem-solving capabilities with formal training in Root Cause Analysis or Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt) as a strong asset.

• Professional fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; German language skills are an advantage.

• Exceptional cross-functional communication skills, detail-oriented approach, and resilience to manage multiple parallel investigations in a fast-paced environment.

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.