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.

The actual location of this job is in Basel, Visp Switzerland or Slough UK!

Manage processes and tools for Quality Supply Chain globally. Engage in quality operations activities related to global supply chain and supplier quality projects.

What you’ll get

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

What you’ll do:

• Act as the global QMS lead for Supply Chain Quality and Supplier Lifecycle management

• Lead and participate in global Quality Supply Chain & Supplier quality projects

• Act as the global SME for supply chain integrity and support sites in finding the right approach for qualification of their suppliers

• Own and drive improvements to the supplier criticality & qualification matrix

• Coordinate Quality/Compliance projects aligning with company strategy and objectives

• Communicate compliance risks to relevant management and quality heads

• Actively manage global quality activities from Supply Chain initiatives

• Represent Lonza in managing Good Distribution Practices and warehousing standards

• Handle global Change Control process regarding supplier quality and supply chain quality management

• Support drafting, negotiating, and finalizing Supplier Quality Agreements and Supplier Commitment Letters

• Support development and improvement of tools and documents for Quality Agreements

• Report on QA Supplier performance including Risk Assessment and managing important metrics

Other activities:

• Update training matrices for the global supply chain quality team

• Maintain system for TW access training to sites

• Mentor and coach junior team members

• Provide constructive feedback to promote quality culture

• Demonstrate Lonza Quality Behaviors

What we’re looking for:

• Academic degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

• Strong knowledge of cGMPs and cGDP requirements

• Extensive experience in Quality Supply Chain operations

• Proven experience in Supplier Qualification and Supplier Monitoring

• Leadership experience in a global matrix organization

• Strong drive and customer-focused attitude

• Proficient in risk assessment and management tools

• Ability to handle complex situations and define tasks independently

• Highly organized to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English; German is a plus

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.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.