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

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 an Associate Director CQV Integrated Biologics (80-100%) (m/f/d) in Visp, Switzerland, you will oversee the strategic planning, leadership, and execution of CQV activities to ensure biotech manufacturing systems meet regulatory and operational standards. This role requires strong leadership and deep expertise in GMP environments to guide cross-functional teams in delivering compliant, efficient facility start-ups and ongoing validation.

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

• In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, andleisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits in Visp can be found on https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi

What you’ll do:

• Lead a team of senior CQV experts, overseeing all aspects of human resource management including qualification, development, mentoring, hiring, pay decisions, and team issues, in alignment with the head of engineering biologics

• Set up and manage a local group of CQV experts for biologics facilities, providing support to future operations users during periodic qualification.

• Collaborate with your team on capital investment projects and improve operations teams with your expert CQV knowledge.

• Engage in planning CQV activities to ensure accurate operations and resources are available for each project step, serving as the facilitator for all key collaborators.

• Securing operations input to CQ (gate keeper), definition and standardization of PQ approach

• Build and manage a pool of external resources and capabilities to support CQV operations.

• Promote Lonza's culture of openness, cooperative teamwork, and continuous improvement even beyond your immediate responsibilities.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor / Master / Diploma from a technical school (HF) / university of applied sciences (FH) or university in a technical field, or equivalent experience.

• Extensive experience in the area of commissioning, qualification and validation (CQV) in a biotech related environment

• Depth understanding of bioprocesses, GMP and biopharma production

• Strong experience in CQV project management

• Strong leadership skills (strong team orientation) and ability to communicate internally and externally at higher levels,

• Strong business understanding in an CDMO environment

• Fluent in English, German language skills are advantageous

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. Spread across 30+ sites and 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 shape what we achieve and how we achieve it. 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 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. 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.