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.

The site in Visp, Switzerland is growing and for our Biologics organization, we are currently looking for a for MSAT Cleaning Validation Specialist (80-100%). In this role, you will be MSAT responsible for cleaning process validation in the biopharmaceutical plants, including cleaning qualification, cleaning validation activities at scale, and periodical cleaning reviews.

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

What you'll do:

• Designing cleaning validation strategies and developing detailed documentation, including study protocols and reports, in alignment with Lonza procedures and regulatory expectations.

• Leading cleaning validation projects and collaborating directly with customers to ensure timely and effective outcomes.

• Supporting QC-led cleaning studies and reviewing/approving associated documentation.

• Managing the impact of changes and deviations on cleaning validation, including formal assessments and approvals.

• Providing a clear overview of cleaning validation across manufacturing plants and associated products.

• Compiling and presenting Periodic Cleaning Reviews to ensure ongoing compliance and optimization.

What we're looking for:

• A master’s degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.

• Experience with project management, particularly in MSAT, Quality Assurance, or Compliance roles.

• Confidence working across departments and communicating with regulatory bodies such as Swissmedic or the FDA — prior exposure is a plus.

• Fluent proficiency in English (spoken and written); additional fluency in German is highly valued.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities on deadline.

• A collaborative mindset, open to learning and growing with an interdisciplinary team.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to foster effective teamwork and clear documentation.

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.