MSAT Lead 80-100% — Lonza
- Location
- CH
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 33 days ago
Role overview
The actual location of this job is in Stein, AG, Switzerland.
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
Lead a high-impact MSAT team through a demanding CAPEX growth project ramp-up—driving Performance Qualifications (PPQs), aseptic process simulations (media fills), and equipment/process qualifications (PQs) for sterile fill & finish lines, supporting technology transfers, and ensuring successful operational readiness.
- The actual location of this job is in Stein, AG, Switzerland.
- Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
Application process
- Ensure application of scientific and risk-based approaches to process design, qualification, and optimization.
- Lead complex product and process investigations, deviations, CAPAs, complaints, and troubleshooting activities.
- strong scientific, engineering, and statistical expertise to analyze data, identify root causes, assess process capability, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
- Serve as technical authority for manufacturing science and technology, providing expert support and coaching to scientific, technical, and production teams.
- Drive knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement to enhance process robustness, operational excellence, and product quality. What we are looking for:
- Proven team leadership experience, including conducting performance discussions and managing performance effectively (experience from MSAT, QA, or Manufacturing environments)
- Strong resilience, with the ability to stay composed and lead under pressure in a demanding and evolving environment
- Demonstrated expertise in sterile fill & finish manufacturing (essential)
Company and context
- You will lead the team through facility ramp-up, PPQ execution, aseptic process simulations, technology transfers, inspection readiness, and operational challenges while inspiring a diverse organization through growth and change.
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- This is a fully site‑based role.
- 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 will get:
- An agile career and a dynamic work culture.
- An inclusive and ethical workplace.
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
- In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits.
- The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits What you will do:
- Lead and develop a high-performing MSAT organization responsible for facility ramp-up, process implementation, technology transfers, aseptic process simulations (media fills), process performance qualifications (PPQs), and lifecycle process support.
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.
- The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits
- Apply strong scientific, engineering, and statistical expertise to analyze data, identify root causes, assess process capability, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
- Drive knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement to enhance process robustness, operational excellence, and product quality. What we are looking for:
- Scientific degree (natural sciences) preferred; additional expertise in lyophilization and/or ADC (antibody-drug conjugates) is a strong advantage
Notes and original content
- What you will get:
- What you will do:
- Drive knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement to enhance process robustness, operational excellence, and product quality.
- What we are looking for:
- About Lonza
Questions about this listing
What salary does Lonza offer for this role?
Lonza lists CHF 85'500 - 129'500 gross per year for this position in CH. 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 Aargau?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Aargau 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 Aargau's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Lonza?
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