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.
We are looking for a dedicated MES Drug Expert to join our team in Visp, Switzerland. If you're passionate about applying your expertise to optimize drug product manufacturing and truly make a difference, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.
Key responsibilities:
Author and adapt MES/PCS Recipe based on the Drug Product Processes
Responsible for defining the overall concept for MES recipes used in Drug Product Operations Visp to ensure an easy and fast creation as well as adaption
Build and maintain relevant GMP documents (IQ, OQ, PQ etc.)
Provide front line MES support, working with the manufacturing teams (operators), plant engineers and QA operations
Provide MES training for all end user
Act as Subject Matter Expert during customer audits and visits, maintain MES at inspection readiness level and provides support where needed
Lead process related investigations and critical deviations and assists in decision making on production issues
Lead process changes, CAPAs, and CAPA efficiency checks related to process within required timelines and through GMP systems (e.g. Trackwise, MES, training, etc.)
Implements innovation and improvement projects comprising general manufacturing aspects for the production plant.
Key requirements:
Studies in Pharmaceutical Technology/ Chemistry/ Pharmacy
Experience in MES recipe authoring, preferably in Emerson Syncade
Process knowledge in the area of sterile drug product is advantageous
Knowledge of DeltaV is preferable
Familiar with working in regulated environment, knowledge of cGMP, 21CRF part 11 and validation requirements
Proficient in both German and English is an asset
Familiarity with GMP requirements, quality procedures and SOP execution
Good interpersonal skills and interaction with a variety of interfaces within the organization and on the shopfloor
Structured, focused and well-organized working demeanor
Motivated and driven; with a problem-solving attitude
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.