Senior Teamlead Operations BioConjugates (m/f/d)
Switzerland, Visp

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.

Lonza has a strong track record in the manufacturing of BioConjugates from early clinical to large scale commercial supplies. Our dedicated Protein Conjugation Plant facility (PCP) is recognized as a center of excellence for Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC) as well as other classes of BioConjugates. We are experiencing an increased demand in this area and as part of Lonza’s IBEX Dedicate model, new bioconjugation suites will be built out within the pre-existing shell.

As the global manufacturing partner for many different customers, we are increasing manufacturing capacity. As other businesses face increasing economic uncertainty, we are fortunate to have opportunities for expansion.

In order to support our continued growth Lonza is seeking a Sr. Teamlead Operations BioConjugates with a relevant background in Life Sciences and a passion for Biotechnology to join our talent community in Visp,Switzerland. Become part of this exciting opportunity and join our team by applying for the position as Senior Teamlead Operations BioConjugates.

Key responsibilities:

  • Main responsibility for the cost-efficient and quality-compliant production of the assigned products, as well as preparation of production campaigns.

  • For the installation and commissioning of new bioconjugation suites, you will act as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) for the assigned area’s.

  • Personnel responsibility and technical leadership of a team of approximately 5-8 people.

  • Participation in cross-departmental working groups for the start-up of new bioconjugation suites and standardization of technologies and workflows.

  • Transfer, optimization and further development of production processes.

  • Representation of the assigned products in audits and inspections.

Key requirements:

  • PhD, Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related Life Science subject

  • Over 5 years of GMP manufacturing experience and knowledge in DSP units (such as chromatography, Ultrafiltration etc.) and/or BioConjugates manufacturing

  • GMP experience and understanding of bioprocess technology

  • High motivation, flexibility and extraordinary dedication

  • Excellent communication skills in English, German is an advantage

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.

Reference: R62752
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