LonzaSenior QA Operations Specialist, Small Molecules (Small Scale) 80-100% (f/m/d)
Lonza is hiring a Senior QA Operations Specialist, Small Molecules (Small Scale) 80-100% (f/m/d). Level rates it ; you can apply on Lonza.
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Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements for small molecule manufacturing in a senior QA role.
Location: the actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
As a member of the QA Small Molecules team, you ensure compliance with all quality and regulatory requirements throughout the entire product lifecycle. You support our production units in all quality‑related matters and contribute to the efficient and GMP‑compliant manufacturing of our products.
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:
Ensure that manufacturing is conducted in accordance with the process registered with health authorities.
Monitor compliance with all quality agreements established with our international customers.
Build and maintain reliable and transparent relationships with customers to consistently meet quality expectations and requirements.
Independently review batch‑related manufacturing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and GMP compliance.
Support, assess, and approve Deviations, Change Requests, and CAPA actions.
Contribute to quality risk assessments and prepare Quality Review Reports.
Conduct internal audits and support customer audits as well as inspections by regulatory authorities.
What we are looking for:
Academic degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Pharmacy or similar).
Ideally initial professional experience in an industrial environment; GMP knowledge and experience in chemical manufacturing are advantageous.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in German and English required
High sense of ownership, structured working style, and strong customer and team orientation.
Ability to interpret regulatory requirements accurately and align them with sound business understanding.
Proficient in MS Office; experience with pharmaceutical IT systems (e.g., Documentum, LIMS, TrackWise) is an asset.
Quick comprehension skills and strong organizational abilities.
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.
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Senior QA Operations Specialist, Small Molecules (Small Scale) 80-100% (f/m/d) at Lonza rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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