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

We are currently looking for a Project Leader (f/m/d) to join our Microbial Downstream Process (DSP) Development team in Visp, Switzerland.

In this role, the Project Leader will oversee all technical aspects of downstream process development. The position requires deep expertise in designing and executing complex DSP projects, ensuring scientific excellence, operational efficiency and alignment with the company’s strategic goals.

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below.

• Benefits in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi

What you will do:

• Acts as a technical and administrative project lead for DSP development projects

• Serves as the primary on-site customer interface, ensuring alignment with agreed project objectives, timelines and deliverables

• Coordinates with cross-functional teams (USP, MSAT, QA, QC, etc.) to ensure smooth and timely project execution and handover

• Ensures high-quality documentation, including experimental plans, reports, risk assessments and technical transfer packages

• Anticipates scientific and technological developments in the field of microbial DSP and drives the implementation of innovative technologies

• Shares its knowledge and expertise within the team and coaches other team members

What are we looking for:

• PhD degree in relevant field of expertise (biotechnology, chemical engineering, protein chemistry); alternatively a Master’s degree with relevant industry experience

• Practical experience and strong scientific expertise in downstream processing

• Ability to analyze complex scientific and technical challenges and develop non-routine solutions

• Proven leadership skills to motivate, guide and develop team members within a matrix organization

• Strong collaboration and communication abilities, enabling effective interaction within multidisciplinary teams and across the organization

• Experience with ELN systems, basic programming or scripting, statistical tools (e.g. DoE) or automation technologies is an advantage

• Fluency in English is required, German is a plus

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across 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 reflect who we are and how we work together. 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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.