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.

You will lead QA Operations team primarily responsible for in-process quality inspection and final batch disposition activities in line with cGMP requirements and operational objectives. Ensures adequate resources and quality processes are in place to provide quality support to operations, ensuring compliant and timely performance, company procedures and customer expectations.

Key responsibilities:

• Effectively assigns, coordinates and supervises daily tasks for QA Operations staff in order to ensure on-time release of quality products to customers. Including batch record review and archiving of files and retained samples.
• Responsible for Quality shopfloor oversights including in-process and final product testing, timely response to quality issues, deviations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Acts as Data Integrity lead to support the execution of the DI site plan
• Ensures efficient communication with internal/ external stakeholders involved in the product release process (QC, supply chain, etc)
• Sets clear objectives to staff and supervises key performance metrics aligned with site operational and quality objectives.
• Reviews, approves and/ or provides quality expertise to relevant Quality documentation, including SOPs, Work Instructions, Change Controls(QA Assessment), Validation protocols and reports, Deviations and investigations related to customer complaints.
• Actively represents QA operations in relevant governance meetings (CAPA board, change control board, validation and project committees, etc).
• Promotes safety and quality mentality and quality excellence approach on shopfloor to ensure operational activities are consistently carried out

Key requirements:

• Bachelor or Master's degree or equivalent experience in the life sciences field
• Proficient English and Dutch language skills, French is a plus
• Experience with ISO9001 environment, certification is a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.