Key Responsibilities
• Execute process development activities to support project delivery in line with quality, timeline and customer requirements
• Design and perform experimental work for route development, optimization, scale‑up and robustness improvement
• Identify and solve technical challenges during development and manufacturing support
• Prepare high‑quality technical reports and documentation in compliance with Lonza standards
• Communicate project progress, results and risks effectively within cross‑functional teams and to stakeholders
• Support manufacturing, DSP and tech transfer activities, including preparation of development and transfer documentation
• Participate in deviation investigations and CAPA activities as required
• Ensure compliance with EHS, GMP and 5S requirements in daily laboratory work
Qualifications
• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or related discipline
• Strong background in synthetic organic chemistry, including reaction mechanisms and multi‑step synthesis
• Solid experience in process development and/or scale‑up within pharmaceutical or chemical industry
• Experience in Downstream Purification (DSP) projects is a strong advantage and will be considered during assessment
• Good scientific problem‑solving skills and strong attention to data quality and documentation
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in written and spoken English; bilingual documentation capability is a plus
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.
