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.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Project Leader to join the Microbial Cell Banking team in Visp, Switzerland. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Strain & Process Development, Quality Assurance & Quality Control and various production facilities to ensure that the cell banks handled and released at Lonza meet the cGMP requirements.

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

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage cell banking projects within the Microbial Development Services for diverse customers and across different clinical phases.

• Take ownership in on-time, in-full delivery of assigned cell banking projects including cell bank manufacturing and characterization (viable cell count, strain identity, purity, genetic stability, etc.) as well as incoming control testing of customer cell banks.

• Generate GMP documents & reports and handle TrackWise records. As subject matter expert, represent Cell Banking in both internal project meetings and customer meetings, addressing highly complex topics.

• Manage the inventory of the iLAB-based cell bank database and drive continuous innovation in the MCB processes.

• Maintain the cGMP quality standard for designated processes in line with applicable SOPs and current health authority/international guidelines (e.g. EMEA, ICH, FDA).

• Foster effective collaboration by networking with partner units and relevant stakeholders within Lonza to ensure the successful execution of projects.

• Represent MCB during customer and regulatory authority audits.

• Support in recruiting, training and assignment of team members.

Key requirements:

• Hold an MSc or PhD in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field

• Possess substantial work experience (3+ years) in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably under cGMP regulations. Background in biotechnology, regulatory filings, and experience in a matrix organization are highly advantageous.

• Demonstrate robust leadership abilities, sound problem solving skills within your domain, effective communication and diplomacy skills for exchanging complex information and negotiations.

• Exhibit a proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction.

• Fluent in written and spoken English and German

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 .