The actual location of this job is in Stein, Switzerland.

Our successful Drug Product (DP) focused branch located in Basel and Stein, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities. Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment and join us by applying for the Global MSAT Lead Lyophilization position.

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

What you will do:

• Own the global strategy for freeze dryer qualification and lyophilization process control strategy for aseptic drug product manufacturing

• Define and maintain global equipment comparability standards to enable interchangeable use of freeze dryers.

• Lead the global lyophilization process transferability strategy at commercial scale

• Co-lead in partnership with Process Development and local MSAT, the global approach for lyophilization process improvements and process scale-up.

• Oversee tech transfer across the DP GMP network to ensure right-first-time of Tech Transfer and new product introduction, process performance qualification and commercial launches.

• Support regulatory submissions and act as SME during inspections.

• Drive innovation and standardization of lyophilization technologies, SOPs, and technical guidelines.

• Coach teams and foster cross-site collaboration and knowledge sharing.

What we are looking for:

• PhD or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, biochemistry, or a related field

• Extensive experience qualifying freeze dryers for aseptic drug product processes

• Proven expertise transferring lyophilization processes across sites and scaling to commercial

• Strong background in validation, statistics, and process control strategy for lyophilization

• Experience with regulatory submissions, Health Authority interactions, and PAIs

• Skilled in risk assessment, deviations, change control, and root cause analysis

• Track record leading global projects; excellent communication and English proficiency

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.