Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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.
As a Head of CQV Integrated Biologics (80-100%) (m/f/d) in Visp, Switzerland, you will oversee the strategic planning, leadership, and execution of CQV activities to ensure biotech manufacturing systems meet regulatory and operational standards. This role requires strong leadership and deep expertise in GMP environments to guide cross-functional teams in delivering compliant, efficient facility start-ups and ongoing validation.
What you’ll do:
- Lead a team of senior CQV experts, overseeing all aspects of human resource management including qualification, development, mentoring, hiring, pay decisions, and team issues, in alignment with the head of engineering biologics
- Set up and manage a local group of CQV experts for biologics facilities, providing support to future operations users during periodic qualification
- Collaborate with your team on capital investment projects and improve operations teams with your expert CQV knowledge
- Engage in planning CQV activities to ensure accurate operations and resources are available for each project step, serving as the facilitator for all key collaborators
- Securing operations input to CQ (gate keeper), definition and standardization of PQ approach
- Build and manage a pool of external resources and capabilities to support CQV operations
- Promote Lonza's culture of openness, cooperative teamwork, and continuous improvement even beyond your immediate responsibilities
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor / Master / Diploma from a technical school (HF) / university of applied sciences (FH) or university in a technical field, or equivalent experience
- Extensive experience in the area of commissioning, qualification and validation (CQV) in a biotech related environment
- Depth understanding of bioprocesses, GMP and biopharma production
- Strong experience in CQV project management
- Strong leadership skills (strong team orientation) and ability to communicate internally and externally at higher levels,
- Strong business understanding in an CDMO environment
- Fluent in English, German language skills are advantageous
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
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.