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.

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

In Visp, the Head PD/MSAT Drug Linker Toxin manages the Process Development Chemists and MSAT team. They work on Pipeline development and portfolio optimization of Drug Linker Toxin Products, aligning with production facilities and collaborating with ADS Portfolio Optimization and Pipeline Development.

Lead development of roadmap and strategy to improve team's technical capabilities. Provide scientific leadership and support commercial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, complete, control and perform the Drug Linker Toxin Process Development and MSAT team in line with agreed objectives and commitments

• Support the responsible Operations group Head in alignment with the Lab team and Lab production managers with managing and allocation of required personnel resources

• Guide the Development Scientist and MSAT team for the efficient and robust transfer of Drug Linker Toxin production processes to the supported GMP manufacturing facilities

• Ensure and support the development and/or implementation of innovative and new technologies to increase capabilities and efficiency at the Drug Linker Toxin operations group

• Serve as Lonza’s technical expert for Drug Linker Toxin Projects, crafting external content to boost scientific reputation

• Coordinate and prioritize the sharing of standard methodologies in Drug Linker Toxin Projects and Containment technology

• Guide the Drug Linker Toxin Process Development chemist and MSAT team on HR aspects and support scientific growth of area experts.

• Support the Head of Drug Linker Organization in assigned initiatives and duties

Key Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or Chemistry, PhD or equivalent experience in organic chemistry preferred

• Proven experience in leading complex projects in a matrix organization within a Clinical supply Development and Manufacturing operation

• Good knowledge in the Drug Linker Toxin technology and understanding for safe work execution in containment assets

• People management experience and motivation to develop talents further

• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets and delivering against performance targets

• Proficient in English; German proficiency is a strong asset

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 happiness that comes with improving lives all around the world. The happiness 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.