Lonza
Strategic Operations Project Specialist
Strategic Operations Project Specialist
Location: The location of this job is in Portsmouth, NH, onsite.
The Strategic Operations Project Specialist is an intermediate level position for an individual with strong technical or quality knowledge and proven project experience.
This individual will work closely with Manufacturing, MSAT, QA, Engineering,
Validation and Project Management to achieve both site and department goals.
This may include interdepartmental readiness, tech transfers, process
improvement, procurement, quality systems and facility design changes. This
position is responsible for being a technical representative for the manufacturing process on cross-functional teams. Responsibilities may include technical transfer and campaign readiness activities, continuous improvement projects, quality initiatives, and manufacturing investigations.
The specialist role may support Strategic Operations Associates with training,
project planning and execution, and issue resolution. This role may require direct customer interaction as part of Joint Project Teams (JPT) representation and pre-campaign activities.
What you will get:
An agile career and dynamic working culture.
An inclusive and ethical workplace.
Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
Medical, dental and vision insurance.
And much more!
What you will do:
Maintains and develops Technical Knowledge on manufacturing equipment, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and customer processes.
Provide System Matter Expert support to manufacturing and other departments for the design and operation of process equipment.
Support technical analyses on manufacturing equipment and processes using Plant Information data, batch record review, flow path analyses, and suite GEMBAs
Support and own projects involving process improvements and technical changes driven by campaign readiness requirements.
Own change requests and complete change request tasks to support project Completion
Key Performance Indicators Creation and Management
Review/Approve Batch Records to ensure operating procedures are in place and appropriate for each operation and equipment and processing activities are compatible with the intended Manufacturing design
Own, drive and complete CAPA actions
Perform other duties as assigned.
What we are looking for:
A High School diploma or equivalent is required, Bachelor’s degree is preferred - Industry-related discipline or 4 or
more years' experience in the field.5 + years' experience in Biotechnology, Upstream
and/or Downstream, or similar Manufacturing industryAbility to work inter-departmentally and with customers
High level of suite specific operations and technical skills
Demonstrates role model behaviors for operating in a GMP manner, EPS behaviors- e.g. 3-way communication, questioning attitude
Demonstrates role model safety behaviors
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate ability for effective Planning, Organizing and Controlling competency
Demonstrate sound decision making, considering broad scope of factors
Able to wear required PPE on occasion
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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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.