Team Lead Lonza Training Center 80-100% (m/w/d)

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

To support the ongoing growth at our Lonza manufacturing site in Visp, we are looking for a Team Lead Lonza Training Center. This role is part of the Shared Infrastructure & Services organization and reports to the Head of Education & Training Visp. The position is responsible for leading and developing the team of trainers and managing all centralized training activities – from onboarding to advanced trainings. 

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What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below.

• Benefits in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi

Key responsibilities: 

• Lead the strategic and operational direction of the Lonza Training Center Visp 

• Manage and develop a team of 10–15 trainers

• Coordinate external training partnerships and ensure alignment with site strategy 

• Oversee onboarding, GMP basic training, and qualification programs for operations staff 

• Conducting training sessions 

• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of training measures; manage KPIs and reporting 

• Collaborate with stakeholders across functions and sites (e.g. Business Platforms, QA, EHS, HR) 

• Analyze training needs and support employee development aligned with Lonza’s culture 

• Support new hires during onboarding and conduct performance check-ins 

Key requirements: 

• Vocational qualification (EFZ) in chemical/pharma technology or training; ideally B.Sc./M.Sc./Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biotechnology 

• 10+ years of experience in GMP-regulated environments, preferably in biopharma manufacturing 

• Proven leadership experience and strong interpersonal skills 

• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken) 

• Solution-oriented, structured, and resilient with high quality and safety awareness 

• Passion for people development and the ability to coach and guide diverse teams 

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.