Senior QA Specialist, QA Operations 80-100% (f/m/d)

Location: the actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

We are currently looking for a Senior QA Specialist (m/f/d) to work on our growth project in the manufacturing sector. As a member of the Quality Operations team, you will carry out QA-related tasks in close collaboration with Quality Control, Development and Manufacturing to ensure quality assurance. By carrying out your assigned tasks meticulously within a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure the timely delivery of the produced batches, whilst taking project requirements and priorities into account.

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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. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below.

Benefits in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi  

What you will do:

• Take responsibility for specific QA operations tasks during the transition from current clinical production to commercial production

• Assess and manage tasks that are impacting Quality operation during GMP manufacturing

• Plan for future activities and coordinate with other departments (e.g. QC, Engineering, Manufacturing) to complete the planned activities

• Support day-to-day Quality Assurance activities in accordance with approved SOPs/Policies for a GMP manufacturing facility

• Review GMP records to ensure compliance with cGMP per written procedures

• Make real-time decisions on process events on the floor, based on knowledge of defined SOPs & policies

• Participate in walkthroughs and audit/inspections

What we are looking for:

• Academic degree in Life Sciences or a related field

• Significant experience in the pharmaceutical Quality area

• Work experience in a role in Quality Assurance, Production or Engineering, in pharmaceutical industries and cGMP regulated environment

• QA experience in tech transfer is preferred

• Excellent knowledge of computer systems (e.g. TW, SAP, etc.) and quality tools such as risk based approaches (e.g. FMEA)

• Fluent English (written&verbal) is required.

About Lonza

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.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.