After an onboarding period in Visp, Switzerland, the position will be based in the U.S. (East or Mid-West Coast) to support the expansion of small molecules/bioconjugation capabilities. Relocation targeted in Q1 2027 and assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
Whatyouwillget:
1. An agile career and dynamic working culture, with the opportunity to work on an international assignment
2. A highly collaborative environment that fosters teamwork and inclusion
3. A range of professional development programs to grow your skills and career
4. An ethical workplace where tasks are carried outin accordance withrelevantprocedures
5. The full list of our global benefits can be also found on.
Whatyouwill do:
6. As the MSAT Process Lead, you will define and drive process technology strategy for a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. You will play a key role in facility design, technologyselection, and startup, ensuring scalable, efficient, and GMP-compliant manufacturing processes.
7. Define and support process technology strategy aligned with product and facility needs
8. Leadselectionand implementation of process equipment and process analytical technology (PAT)
9. Collaborate with internal teams and customers to understand product requirements, including critical quality attributes (CQAs), process parameters, and scale-up considerations
10. Develop production models (throughput, cycle times, capacity) to support facility design and operational planning
11. Evaluate and recommend technology solutions, balancing performance, cost, flexibility, and compliance
12. Provide technical input into user requirement specifications (URS), process flow diagrams, and equipment layouts
13. Partner with automation and OT teams to integrate process control and PAT strategies
14. Support commissioning and qualification activities, including FAT and SAT
15. Interface with stakeholders throughout design, construction, and startup phases
What we are looking for:
16. 8+ years of experience in MSAT, process engineering, or technical operations within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environment
17. Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or related fieldrequired; advanced degree preferred
18. Strongexpertisein process equipment, PAT, and manufacturing technologies
19. Experience in bioconjugates and/or advanced synthesis (e.g., complex biologics, ADCs, or small molecule processes)
20. Proven ability to translate product requirements into scalable manufacturing solutions
21. Experience supporting facility startup, commissioning, and tech transfer
22. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including productionmodelingand process evaluation
23. Familiarity with automation systems, process control strategies, and data integrity principles
24. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including customer-facing experience
25. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across functions and influence decision-making
26. Travel: Willingness and ability to travel to EMEA and NA atapproximately 20% of the time to meet business objectives
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,PassionandIntegrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, andthat’sthe 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. Ifyou’reready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas intoviabletherapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences?Applynow.
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