The actual location of this job is in Hyderabad, India
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
Join our team in Hyderabad to drive quality compliance and data integrity across cutting-edge QC laboratory equipment, directly enabling the manufacturing of life-changing therapies worldwide
This is an office‑first role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (Three days from Office).
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
Provide QA Oversight: Lead QA governance for QC and laboratory equipment qualification activities in compliance with Lonza procedures, cGxP requirements, and data integrity standards
Review & Approve Documentation: Review and approve full qualification lifecycle documentation, including risk assessments, qualification protocols, reports, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls
Ensure Technical & Scientific Integrity: Ensure all qualification activities are scientifically sound, properly documented, and executed according to approved procedures
Guide Execution & Resolve Discrepancies: Support real-time qualification execution by providing QA guidance and overseeing the resolution of deviations, discrepancies, and quality events
Manage Equipment Lifecycle: Maintain equipment compliance through qualification, requalification, change impact assessments, and inspection readiness
Collaborate with Stakeholders: Serve as the QA representative collaborating cross-functionally with QC / Lab Operations, Validation SMEs, and Automation/CSV Engineers
Drive Process Improvement: Identify compliance risks and drive continuous improvement across qualification documentation standards, risk-based solutions, and data integrity practices
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a Science-related discipline or Engineering
Experience: 5–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech GMP Quality, QC laboratory operations, equipment qualification, or related technical compliance roles
Qualification Lifecycle Expertise: Practical knowledge of laboratory equipment qualification stages (URS, risk assessment, IQ/OQ/PQ, requalification, periodic review, and change assessment)
Quality & Compliance Proficiency: Solid understanding of cGxP, GDocP/cGDP, data integrity principles, and regulatory expectations for GMP laboratories
Document & Quality Event Review: Proven background reviewing or approving qualification protocols, executed records, deviations, CAPAs, and root cause investigations
Skills & Approach: Meticulous and analytical mindset with strong written/oral communication skills in English and the ability to manage parallel priorities
Preferred Qualifications: Specialized training or certifications in GMP qualification/validation, data integrity, internal auditing, or Lean/Continuous Improvement
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.
Lonza is a pioneer and world leader in the CDMO industry, setting the pace with cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing. United by a common purpose, we turn our customers’ breakthrough innovations into viable therapies and manufacture the medicines of tomorrow.
Founded in Switzerland in 1897, our company is the first and original CDMO, and today we are more dynamic, agile and forward-focused than ever before. As one of the largest Western CDMOs, we bring together a global team of around 18,500 colleagues across five continents to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions for our customers' complex needs.
For our customers and their patients, we bring quality, safety and reliability to bring life-enhancing and life-saving treatments to market at speed and at scale. For our colleagues, we strive to create a sense of belonging and inclusion where every person can thrive and bring their best.
