Production Manager, Chromatography/DSP 80-100% (f/m/d) — Lonza
- Location
- Visp
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Today
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.
Based in Visp, the Production Manager DSP manages the operational activities of the manufacturing projects with chromatography steps in the new Drug Linker Asset with overall responsibility of manufacturing execution with regard to safety, quality and on-time-in full delivery.
- Location: the actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland.
- Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
- ● Benefits in Visp: Lonza_Visp_Benefits What you will do:
- ● Lead multidisciplinary teams for the manufacturing aspects of assigned chromatography processes
What the company offers
- ● Benefits in Visp: Lonza_Visp_Benefits What you will do:
- ● Lead multidisciplinary teams for the manufacturing aspects of assigned chromatography processes
- ● Perform risk analyses and ensure implementation of defined control measures.
- ● Ensures a high level of technical and process standardization within the production plants for Drug linker.
- Candidate will start work in Drug Linker Asset HKS in Visp for the first year to gain a strong production process related understanding.
- ● Ensure documentation, regulatory compliance, operator training, and process know-how transfer.
- ● Drive cost control, continuous improvement, innovation, audits, and technical standardization.
- ● Prepare, program, and manage operation of chromatography equipment for manufacturing.
- ● Act as a technical and scientific expert for Drug Linker Toxin production internally and externally, responsibility includes training and SBP activities for production chemists and operation. What we are looking for:
- ● Academic degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
Application process
- ● Build and apply strong chromatography equipment and process expertise.
- ● Significant experience in Engingeering Chromatography assets or Chromatography Application in Production, Experience pharmaceutical process development, API development, clinical supply, or manufacturing sciences.
- In-depth technical knowledge in Operations, in the biological, chemical and/or pharmaceutical industry
- Significant Chromatography hands on experience and programming skills on preparatory HPLC equipment 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
- This is a highly visible role for a Production Chemist expert for DSP and Chromatography process, who wants to combine deep technical expertise with people leadership and a significant contribution to a growing Drug Linker Development and Manufacturing organization in the ADC market.
- 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 dynamic working culture.
- ● An inclusive and ethical workplace.
- ● Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
- ● A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
- ● The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits
- ● Proven experience leading complex projects in a matrix organization within clinical supply, development, or manufacturing operations.
- ● Strong knowledge of chemical process development, scale-up, technology transfer, and GMP manufacturing requirements, specifically for processes with chromatography unit operation
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.
- ● Benefits in Visp: Lonza_Visp_Benefits
- ● Act as a technical and scientific expert for Drug Linker Toxin production internally and externally, responsibility includes training and SBP activities for production chemists and operation. What we are looking for:
- Significant Chromatography hands on experience and programming skills on preparatory HPLC equipment
- German proficiency is a strong asset.
Notes and original content
- What you will get:
- What you will do:
- ● Act as a technical and scientific expert for Drug Linker Toxin production internally and externally, responsibility includes training and SBP activities for production chemists and operation.
- What we are looking for:
- About Lonza
Questions about this listing
What salary does Lonza offer for this role?
Lonza lists CHF 124'500 - 207'000 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.
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