Senior Principal Scientist - Global Process Development (f/m/d)

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.

Global Process Development (GPD) is part of Integrated Biologics (Integrated Biologics | CDMO | Lonza). GPD is a focused group of senior subject matter experts (SMEs), with extensive experience in process development science. The team are responsible for the implementation of strategic technology programs and provision of SME support across the Lonza global Integrated Biologics network of sites. As a subject matter expert in upstream or downstream processing, you will support the delivery of the business objectives and priorities of GPD. This will include leading and managing the delivery of projects that implement technology changes or drive cross-site alignment across the network. You will demonstrate high levels of autonomy to lead matrix teams to deliver successful outcomes. The role can be based in Visp, Switzerland, or Slough, UK, from where you will support both the local site and the wider Integrated Biologics global network.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide Subject Matter Expert know-how in 2 or more relevant areas within upstream or downstream for biologic drug substance process development and manufacturing across Lonza�s global Integrated Biologics network.
  
• Lead matrix teams made up of individuals across functions and sites to deliver projects with successful outcomes and projects to agreed milestones, scope and budget using lean methods. Demonstrate effective escalation, documentation, risk management and communication.
  
• Communicate effectively at peer level and to non-technical stakeholders. Make and influence decisions amongst peer group.
  
• Present technical findings and recommendations to external customers in line with SME areas.
  
• Awareness and communication within peer group of Lonza strategy that underpins business growth.
  
• Use available digital tools to query data and drive business efficiencies
  
• Coach and mentor scientists in Process Development.
  
• Monitor technical performance across the network and address areas of misalignment and opportunities to improve capabilities or efficiencies.
  

Key requirements:

• Significant experience in the development of upstream or purification processes for expression from mammalian cells a range of protein types, such as monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, Fc fusions or recombinant proteins.
  
• Experience of scale-up or production or purification of proteins at GMP manufacturing scales is advantageous.
  
• Experience of process characterisation and validation of upstream or purification processes is advantageous.
  
• Experience leading matrix teams to deliver successful outcomes
  
• Be a subject matter expert in 2 or more relevant areas within upstream or downstream for biologic drug substance process development and manufacturing.
  
• Experience using digital tools to provide advanced data analysis of bioprocesses in development and manufacture.
  
• Proven track record of Project management of multi-functional/multi-workstream projects to meet agreed milestones and scop.
  
• Externally and globally recognized as a subject matter expert in 2 or more relevant areas within downstream process development and manufacturing for biologic drug substance.
  
• Experience of using multivariate data analysis to drive process improvement and optimisation.
  
• Use of root cause analysis tools to troubleshoot complex and ambiguous technical issues.
  
• Hands on knowledge of operational activities across multiple technical functions.
  

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.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.