Teamlead Downstream Processing

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. The full list of our local tailored benefits can also be found below.

• Benefits in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi

What you will do:

• Lead the planning, execution, and documentation of DSP manufacturing campaigns, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of production objectives.
• Provide technical expertise for DSP operations, including chromatography, filtration, UF/DF, bulk filling, process monitoring, technology transfers, validation, and lifecycle management activities.
• Drive operational excellence by leading investigations, CAPAs, change controls, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process robustness and manufacturing performance.
• Act as the DSP manufacturing subject matter expert during customer audits, regulatory inspections, customer visits, capital projects, commissioning, qualification, and start-up activities.
• Ensure all manufacturing activities are executed in accordance with cGMP requirements, approved procedures, and established SHE, environmental monitoring, and quality standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Bioprocess Engineers by setting objectives, managing performance, supporting talent development, and serving as the primary escalation point for technical and personnel matters.
• Partner with DSP leadership and Shift Team Leads to optimize resource allocation, capacity planning, manufacturing support, and strategic initiatives while ensuring alignment between engineering and operations teams.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in biotechnology, preferably DSP operations
• Strong technical expertise in downstream processing technologies, including chromatography, filtration, UF/DF, viral clearance processes, and GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Previous leadership and people management experience preferred.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in technology transfers, process validation, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fluent English required; German highly desirable.

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.