Job Description

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

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:

• Coordinate and support DSP production activities across Chromatography, Viral Inactivation/Filtration, UFDF, Formulation, and Final Fill to ensure timely and compliant execution.

• Serve as the key interface between production, support functions, and operational stakeholders to enable smooth day-to-day operations.
• Lead workforce planning for DSP production support, including shift coverage, overtime management, and short- or long-term personnel reallocations.
• Optimize staffing levels by balancing operational efficiency, GMP compliance, and employee well-being.
• Own training needs analysis and ensure implementation of qualification and training plans aligned with GMP, safety, and operational requirements.
• Drive performance management, employee development, and succession planning while fostering a collaborative and high-accountability team culture.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding of DSP production personnel in partnership with HR to ensure sustainable team capability and retention.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience in large-scale DSP production (8+ years).
• Proven hands-on experience in large-scale biotechnological manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience working in GMP-regulated manufacturing settings.
• Very good command of English (written and spoken) for operational leadership and cross-functional collaboration; German is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of business processes and production-related operational workflows.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with strong people management, communication, and team-oriented skills.
• Structured, well-organized, and solution-oriented working style with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive 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.