About This Role
This Quality Control Expert role involves leading and streamlining analytical deliverables for Drug Product operations. The position requires managing key client relationships in a fully site-based setting and is offered on a 7-month contract.
Responsibilities
- Drive high-impact Drug Product (DP) programs by acting as the primary QC lead across the entire product lifecycle
- Serve as the vital link between internal laboratories, cross-functional teams, and global pharmaceutical clients
- Synchronize critical analytical deliverables, including method validation, analytical transfers, stability testing, and final batch release
- Oversee milestone delivery and proactively mitigate technical or scheduling risks to maintain strict regulatory compliance
- Maintain transparent project governance through structured status reporting and alignment meetings
- Foster professional growth across teams through collaborative problem-solving and mentoring cross-functional peers
- Support operational excellence initiatives to standardize processes and optimize laboratory service delivery
Requirements
- Proven experience within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment, ideally focused on Drug Product manufacturing or testing workflows
- Strong technical background in core Quality Control processes and laboratory operations
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects or lead cross-functional initiatives under tight timelines
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills to manage diverse client and internal stakeholder expectations
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset suited for a fast-paced manufacturing site
- University degree (B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related Life Sciences field
Benefits
- An agile career and dynamic working culture
- An inclusive and ethical workplace
Important Details
About the Company
Lonza operates with 30+ sites across five continents, manufacturing medicines. Their core values are Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity.
