Supervisor, QA Operations - LSA

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work to deliver new therapies, we also support our employees in building rewarding careers. Join us and help shape the future of life sciences.

The actual location of this job is Portsmouth, NH. As a Supervisor, QA Operations, you will lead a team of QA On-the-Floor Specialists who provide real-time quality support for GMP-related activities. This role ensures compliance, drives continuous improvement, and acts as a key liaison between Quality and other departments. The shift schedule for this role is subject to change as manufacturing support needs are realized. You will start on a day shift and transition to a night shift as part of the role requirements.
 

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.

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

What you will do:

• Lead and develop a team of QA On-the-Floor Specialists.

• Oversee training, mentoring, and performance feedback.

• Review executed batch records in real time on the production floor.

• Support manufacturing and other departments with quality needs.

• Manage escalations and make time-sensitive decisions.

• Represent QA in cross-functional meetings and audits.

• Drive continuous improvement and alignment across QA functions.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in life sciences preferred.

• 5–10 years of experience in cGMP environments.

• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and quality systems.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Ability to manage priorities and make critical decisions under pressure.

• Experience mentoring and developing team members.

• Business-fluent English required.
   

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.