Associate Director, QA Logistics Functional Lead 80-100% (f/m/d) — Lonza
- Location
- Visp
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Location: the actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland.
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
The QA Logistics group provides key QA oversight and support for the Visp site.
- Location: the actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland.
- Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
- in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi What you will do:
- Provide functional leadership for the QA Logistics team, including workload prioritization, coaching, mentoring, and escalation support for team members
What the company offers
- in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi What you will do:
- Provide functional leadership for the QA Logistics team, including workload prioritization, coaching, mentoring, and escalation support for team members
- Lead QA oversight for site logistics, warehousing, cold chain, utilities, and infrastructure activities, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements
- Serve as the primary Quality representative and escalation point for quality, compliance, and operational risks within the area of responsibility
- Oversee the management of deviations, CAPAs, change controls, investigations, and risk assessments, ensuring timely and compliant execution
- Drive implementation and sustainability of global and site quality standards, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Represent the QA Logistics function in cross-functional forums, projects, audits, inspections, and operational governance meetings
Application process
- now.
- Lonza is a global leader in pharma and biotech manufacturing.
- The company operates major production facilities in Visp (Valais), Basel, and Stein (Aargau), Switzerland.
Company and context
- Ensure inspection readiness through effective quality oversight, risk management, and promotion of Right First Time principles across the organization
- Foster a strong quality culture and support the professional development of team members while building effective partnerships with internal stakeholders. What we are looking for:
- Academic degree or equivalent experience in Pharma/ Supply Chain/ Quality or related field
- Significant QA background combined with experience in logistics, warehousing, supply chain, or cold chain operations is required
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and support team members while driving accountability and collaboration
- Solid understanding of GMP requirements, quality systems, and risk-based decision making
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across functions
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with confidence to represent Quality in complex discussions
- Team-oriented mindset with a focus on partnership, continuous improvement, and developing others
- Commitment to quality, compliance, and fostering a strong Right First Time culture English (business fluent) required;
Additional details
- The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, leadership, and decision-making to ensure reliable and compliant site operations.
- Benefits in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi
- Foster a strong quality culture and support the professional development of team members while building effective partnerships with internal stakeholders. What we are looking for:
- Commitment to quality, compliance, and fostering a strong Right First Time culture English (business fluent) required;
- German - an advantage.
Notes and original content
- What you will get:
- What you will do:
- Foster a strong quality culture and support the professional development of team members while building effective partnerships with internal stakeholders.
- What we are looking for:
- Commitment to quality, compliance, and fostering a strong Right First Time culture
- English (business fluent) required;
- About Lonza
Questions about this listing
What salary does Lonza offer for this role?
Lonza lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in Visp. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Lonza offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Lonza during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Valais?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Valais can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Valais's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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