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're looking for an Investigations Specialist to own critical deviations, drive impactful process changes, and ensure GMP compliance within our sterile manufacturing environment. If you have a scientific degree or equivalent experience, experience in sterile manufacturing, and a knack for thorough investigations, we encourage you to apply!

The actual location of this job is in Visp. Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Key responsibilities:

• Proactively driving optimization projects for manufacturing processes
• Owns investigations and critical deviations and assists in decision making on production issues
• Drives process changes, CAPAs, and CAPA efficiency checks related to process within required timelines and through GMP systems (e.g. Trackwise, SAP, MES, training, etc.)
• Performs retraining/awareness sessions as CAPA identified during the investigation/deviation

Key requirements:

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Pharmacy or equivalent work experience
• At least one year of experience in Sterile Manufacturing in operations and/or QC/QA
• Previous experience with investigation/deviation management in TW and CAPA definition
• Proficient in English, German is an advantage
• Familiarity with GMP requirements, quality procedures and SOP execution
• Good interpersonal skills with a variety of interfaces within the organization and within the shopfloor
• Structured, focused, proactive and well-organized working demeanor
• High motivation and collaboration focused; oriented towards finding solutions and driven by science

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, 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.