Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

As Manufacturing Specialist Visual Inspection you manage the operational activities of assigned Drug Product manufacturing projects in the new sterile Drug Product Manufacturing facility in Ibex. You will have the overall responsibility of manufacturing execution with regard to safety, quality and on-time-in full delivery as well as full compliance with regulatory requirements, GMP/SHE regulations, Lonza policies, procedures and standards.

What you'll do:

• Complete manufacturing activities in the area of Drug Product according to cGMP guidelines, ensuring batch execution, evaluating test results, resolving issues, troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and make recommendations for resolution.

• Provides front line technical and procedural support, working with the manufacturing team, plant engineers and QA operations.

• Securing each batch is manufactured safely, on time, in compliance with the batch instructions and quality requirements

• Responsible to establish timely and with high quality the required production documentation (preparation and review of batch records) or other relevant GMP documents for the assigned production area.

• Supports process changes, CAPAs, and CAPA effectiveness checks related to process within required timelines and through GMP systems (e.g. Trackwise, MES, training, etc.)

• Be a ressource to other departments as Subject Matter Expert for the process knowledge (visual inspection)

• Performs training activities of relevant areas.

• Drives innovation and improvement projects comprising general manufacturing aspects for the production plant

What we are looking for

• Bachelor / Master Degree or equivalent experience preferred

• Preferred area of study: Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Pharmacy or equivalent scientific degree

• Fluent in English, German is an advantage

• Familiar with GMP requirements, quality procedures and SOP execution would be of advantage

• Good interpersonal skills and interaction with a variety of interfaces within the organization and within the shopfloor

• Structured, focused and well-organized working attitude; open-minded for new ideas and suggestions

• Proven IT knowledge, knowledge in SAP and MES is a benefit

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference!

Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging (IDB)

Just as our success depends on our people, so does our ability to create a community where every person is supported and empowered to enable a healthier world. Inclusion is the action. Diversity is the result. Belonging is our cultural ambition.

Inclusion is one of Lonza’s four core values, alongside integrity, innovation and initiative. We understand the value of our differences and the benefits they bring to our company, community and culture. We also recognize the value of every person’s contribution, regardless of characteristics, preferences and beliefs – including race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and religion.

Our Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging (IDB) Council is committed to maintaining a true sense of inclusion and belonging through exploring and embracing every aspect of diversity. We offer a combination of awareness and education programs, often in partnership with relevant groups and organizations. We also uphold a zero-tolerance approach towards any harassment and bullying behaviors. These commitments span across our whole colleague community and executive management, where we have an ambition to actively promote gender equality by increasing the proportion of women in leadership.