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

As a team leader, you are primarily responsible for the personnel management and development of your employees. You are also responsible for the daily tasks in the production. Due to the special interface function between management and production, this position is fundamentally important for the long-term success of Lonza. There are also regular exchange meetings with other team leaders in order to optimize efficiency together. You are responsible for training and mentoring your employees, conducting performance reviews and actively supporting their further development. You are part of the management team and use your experience to actively help set up the team and the system.

Key responsibilities

• Leading, mentor and developing employees

• Embodying our Culture of Safety, Quality, personal development and constant learning and improvement

• Setting priorities and prioritizing to meet deadlines

• Participating in investigations of deviations and improvement projects

• Ensuring safety and GMP compliance

• Crafting and implementing training plans on time

• Recognizing, interpreting and eliminating deviations

• Participating in audits and visits

• Administrative tasks such as leading shift handovers and crafting instructions

Key requirements

• Past experience as a shift team leader, deputy or system specialist in organic production

• Completed chemical / biopharmaceutical education (CPT) or corresponding training qualification, Bachelor / Master's degree or equivalent experience in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemical Engineering or related fields is an advantage

• Structured, focused and organized way of working, assertive and motivated, working independently, flexible and resilient

• High demeanor for Safety, Quality, Solution focus and Cooperation

• Extensive knowledge of fill and finish production processes and connections in a large production area with detailed knowledge of all process steps and systems

• Extensive knowledge of process engineering

• Coordination of resources and workflows

• Proficiency in English (written and oral) and German would be an advantage

• Dedication to work in 2 shifts