Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
Currently we are looking for Senior Deviation Specialist who will own Major and Minor deviations and ensure they are completed with the expected level of Quality and accuracy and within the expected timelines.
Key responsibilities:
Own, investigate, author, and record assigned Deviations.
Liaise with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and key stakeholders to establish the root cause(s) of deviations and the potential impact of said deviations.
Ensure proper investigation tools are used to systematically define all root causes and contributing factors (e.g. Logic Fault Tree, Defense analysis, Event & Causal Factors chart, Fishbone)
Define and agree with SMEs appropriate CAPA(s), and associated Effectiveness Checks.
Ensure cGMP compliance and consistency through the investigation process and drive their quality records to completion and closure according to scheduled release times.
Support the business through ongoing change and process improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Key requirements:
Bachelor degree/ Diploma in a Chemistry/Biotechnology/Life sciences or related discipline
Ability to plot and read data, statistics basic knowledge is a nice to have
Understanding and application of Human & Organizational Performance principles
RCA training
Analytical thinking and problem solving skills
High adaptability in dynamic work environments
Effective and efficient time management
Skillful knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint)
Fluency in English
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
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.
