Bioprocess Engineer DSP — Lonza
- Location
- Visp
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland.
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
This is a fully site‑based role.
- 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
- The DSP Bioprocess Engineer is responsible for the planning, execution, monitoring, and documentation of commercial and clinical manufacturing campaigns within the Downstream Processing (DSP) area.
What the company offers
- in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi
- The DSP Bioprocess Engineer is responsible for the planning, execution, monitoring, and documentation of commercial and clinical manufacturing campaigns within the Downstream Processing (DSP) area.
- The role serves as the manufacturing subject matter expert for assigned products, ensuring compliant, safe, efficient, and reliable production according to cGMP requirements, regulatory expectations, and operational excellence standards.
- The DSP Bioprocess Engineer acts as the Functional Lead for manufacturing-related activities, supports plant operations, leads risk assessments and process improvements, and provides technical expertise for capital projects, commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness. What you will do:
- Lead and oversee DSP manufacturing campaigns, ensuring execution, monitoring, troubleshooting, and documentation are compliant with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
- Act as the manufacturing Functional Lead for assigned products, coordinating cross-functional teams and maintaining technical expertise in processes, equipment, and facilities.
- Drive risk management activities, including SHE, EM, operational, cleaning, and product risk assessments, while supporting investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
- Maintain GMP documentation such as SOPs, manufacturing instructions, risk assessments, and records to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
- Train and support manufacturing personnel, contributing to workforce development and fostering a culture of safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Represent manufacturing in capital projects, providing technical input for facility design, equipment selection, commissioning, qualification, and technology transfers.
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
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities, enabling effective collaboration across functions and organizational levels.
- Demonstrated project leadership and team coordination experience within complex, regulated manufacturing environments.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field, along with relevant experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, process engineering, technical operations, or cGMP-regulated environments.
- At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength.
- With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow.
- Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together.
- Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.
- Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table.
- At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Additional details
- Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. An agile career and a dynamic work culture An inclusive and ethical workplace
- Benefits in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi
- The DSP Bioprocess Engineer acts as the Functional Lead for manufacturing-related activities, supports plant operations, leads risk assessments and process improvements, and provides technical expertise for capital projects, commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and serve as a manufacturing representative during customer audits, inspections, and strategic cross-functional projects. What we are looking for:
Notes and original content
- Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
- What you’ll get:
- An agile career and a dynamic work culture
- An inclusive and ethical workplace
- What you will do:
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and serve as a manufacturing representative during customer audits, inspections, and strategic cross-functional projects.
- What we are looking for:
Questions about this listing
What salary does Lonza offer for this role?
Lonza lists CHF 68'000 - 92'000 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.
How do I apply for this position at Lonza?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Lonza's original listing at lonza.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
