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

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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 Head of Manufacturing, you will have the unique opportunity to lead the dynamic ramp-up of a cutting-edge Lyophilization filling line, shaping the success of a major capital investment project at Lonza in Stein, AG! This role plays a pivotal part in our ambitious growth strategy, ensuring the flawless start-up of the Lyophilization line, achieving the Health Authority approval and executing product transfers from customers.

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location

The full list of our global benefits can be also found on assetstream.aspx

What you’ll do:

• Ensure operational readiness of the new facility together with the Operations Lead team. Responsible for operative takeover of the new line (after operational qualification).

• Lead the manufacturing team for the Lyophilized Vials Line: short term 8 direct reports, up to 26 reports (including indirect reports) mid-term. Build a culture of empowerment, innovation and trust.

• Full responsibility of all people aspects such as qualification, development, coaching and executing the hiring plan

• Define processes of the Lyophilized Vial area as well as overarching manufacturing and support processes

• Prove timely user input for the project to keep timelines and budget and support of the supply chain team to ensure material availability on time

• Support the project team in qualification and commissioning of all the equipment of the Lyophilized vials area.

• Ensure Safety and Compliance. Representing the facility for customer visits, audits and inspections

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Science / Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent experience

• Solid experience and in depth knowledge of Drug Product Aseptic Filling including Lyophilization is a must

• Proven leadership experience including development of teams

• Experience Commissioning and Qualification is a plus

• Excellent communication skills and interaction with various internal and external interfaces

• Fluent in EITHER English OR German (with minimum B2 level in the respective other language)

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.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.