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.

Based in Visp, Switzerland, the Technical Administration Specialist in Knowledge Management plays a pivotal role in supporting global Substance Master Data Management. This position is responsible for the accurate documentation, validation, and lifecycle management of research records within global systems, ensuring compliance with GMP standards and internal quality requirements. Acting independently, the specialist brings expert knowledge of chemical data management, system validation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure data integrity and system reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Chemical Substance Management: Register and maintain chemical substances in compliance with IUPAC standards using tools like ChemDraw, ACDLabs, REAXYS, and SciFinder. Ensure data quality by crafting identifiers and standardized nomenclature.

• Knowledge and Documentation Lifecycle: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of research documentation, including lab notebooks, reports, SOPs, and product sheets, ensuring compliance with GMP and internal standards.

• System Ownership and Support: Act as a subject matter expert for global systems (CIS, DMS, SAP), performing validation, troubleshooting, and user support. Conduct database queries and compile data for reporting.

• Training, Collaboration, and Compliance: Offer training and mentorship to internal users, develop SOPs, and represent the team in cross-functional projects. Cultivate strong collaborator relationships and assist with ongoing improvement efforts.

• Project and Process Management: Independently manage assigned projects, support efficient logistics, and serve as deputy to the Head of Knowledge Management when needed.

Qualifications

• Education: EFZ degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or Information Technology

• Languages: Native German and business-fluent English

• Technical Skills: Experience with chemical software (e.g., ChemDraw, ACDLabs), and systems like CIS, DMS, and SAP. Strong understanding of GMP and data management

• Soft Skills: Independent, collaborative, with strong communication and organizational skills

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.