Associate Director, Quality OPEX / Lean Batch Release 80-100% (f/m/d)

Location: The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Hybrid Work Model is applicable. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

For our site in Visp we are currently looking for a Senior Quality Excellence Manager (m/f/d), who will become part of our Quality Excellence team. In this role, you will drive operational excellence at its best and contribute as a strong influential LEAN specialist within a matrix organization to support our Quality organization on its way to best in class performance.

What you will get: 

• An agile career and dynamic working culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

• A variety of benefits dependant on role and location

The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do: 

• Drive process standardization and efficiency in line with Lonza’s LBMS standards

• Support the implementation of a Lean Batch Release program on site

• Establish Quality Excellence CoE and PMO structures, supporting the standardization, simplification and digitalization of our key quality processes

• Facilitate to embed a LEAN culture of continuous improvement and ideation within Quality

• Monitor and enable reporting of Quality performance KPIs for our site in Visp and initiate necessary activities to enable target achievement by the departments in scope

• Support multi-disciplinary project teams and hold team members accountable to achieve the project goals within given timelines

• Share best practice within the Visp Site as well as with the wider Lonza Pharma network

What we are looking for: 

• University Degree in a scientific area OR an absolved apprenticeship in a pharmaceutical environment (e.g. Lab Technician, CPT, etc)

• Profound experience in a GMP regulated environment; preferably within QA/QC

• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma, within a Quality related environment

• Certified Green Belt or higher is required

• PowerBI and/or Minitab knowledge would be an advantage

• Fluent German (written and verbal) and good English language skills are required

• Strong ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different functions

About Lonza

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.