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.
Join Lonza AG as a QA Expert Audits and Inspections in Switzerland during an exceptionally exciting time of growth and innovation! As part of Quality Assurance, this role is critical to our ambitious projects and offers outstanding insight into our top-tier operations. You will become a key player in our dynamic audit team, gaining invaluable experience and contributing to world-class quality standards in aseptic manufacturing. Are you ready for a role with great learning and career-growth opportunities? Then apply today!
What you’ll get:
An agile career and dynamic working culture
An inclusive and ethical workplace
Compensation programs that recognize high performance
Along with competitive salaries, you’ll find a wide range of lifestyle, family and leisure benefits available. Depending on your location, these benefits could include family allowances, childcare support, discounts for local businesses and attractions, travel allowances and subsidized meals.
Key responsibilities:
Management of authority inspections and customer audits at Lonza Drug Product Services (DPS) including: Participation in front office as host or scribe of inspectors/auditors. Acting as back office manager during inspections/audits
Preparation for audits/inspections (including communication with customers)
Performing and supervising follow-ups of audits/inspections in the audit management system (TrackWise)
Supporting SMEs during compilation of CAPA response plans
Participation in inspection readiness programs at the DPS sterile filling plant
Coordination of audit/inspection related activities internally
Supporting and completing GMP compliance activities like change requests, non-conformities, CAPAs, self-inspections, document management, and local implementation of corporate documents and supporting the establishment and maintenance of the Quality Management System at DPS sterile filling plant
Key requirements:
An academic degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field
Experience in Quality Assurance within pharmaceutical industries and GMP environments is a must
Experience with sterile/aseptic manufacturing processes is a must
Experience as lead auditor is a plus
Experience in participating in audits, especially with Swiss Medic and FDA Health Authority inspections is highly desirable (experience with any additional Health Authorities is a plus)
You enjoy being part of high-visibility projects and enjoy working in a dynamic environment
Fluency in English is a must, good German language skills are highly desirable
Inclusion is one of Lonza’s four core values, alongside integrity, innovation and initiative. We understand the value of our differences and the benefits they bring to our company, community and culture. We also recognize the value of every person’s contribution, regardless of characteristics, preferences and beliefs – including race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and religion.
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.