Senior Quality Excellence Manager; f​/m​/d

Senior Quality Excellence Manager 80-100% (f/m/d)

Location: Switzerland, Visp
Hybrid work model is applicable. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

We are looking for a Senior Quality Excellence Manager to join our Quality Excellence team at our Visa site. In this role you will drive operational excellence and act as a LEAN specialist within a matrix organization to support our Quality organization towards best‑in‑class performance.

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location

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• 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 embedding a LEAN culture of continuous improvement and ideation within Quality
• Monitor and enable reporting of Quality performance KPIs for the site in Visp and initiate necessary activities to enable target achievement by the departments in scope
• Support multidisciplinary project teams and hold team members accountable to achieve project goals within given timelines
• Share best practice within the Visp Site and with the wider Lonza Pharma network

• University Degree in a scientific area or an approved 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 in a Quality related environment
• Certified Green Belt or higher is required
• Power
  
  BI 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

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 at Lonza Careers.

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