Job Description

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is dedicated 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!

Location: Portsmouth, NH

Lonza AG in Portsmouth, NH is looking for a dedicated and ambitious Associate Principal Scientist to join our world-class Engineering team. This outstanding opportunity allows you to contribute to scientific innovation and make a meaningful impact on millions of lives by developing and transferring large-scale manufacturing processes. Work closely with a committed team in an inclusive environment where your ideas can truly improve the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical lead for technology transfer, validation, and lifecycle management initiatives.

• Collaborate with customer technical and quality representatives as the technical SME to represent MSAT on project teams.

• Develop process understanding and expertise to successfully implement manufacturing solutions.

• Author, review, and own process-related documentation to ensure flawless execution.

• Coordinate change controls and lead all aspects of the implementation of changes as the assigned change agent.

• Monitor and report on process performance through detailed data analysis and live presentations.

• This is an individual contributor position and will not have direct reports.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree required, preferably in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or Chemical Engineering.

• 12+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with a strong background in manufacturing science and technology functions, including biotech processes, process development, scale-up, tech transfer, and manufacturing.

• Proven knowledge of aseptic techniques and cell culture.

• Experience with bioreactor operation and scale-up.

• Excellent ability to effectively communicate ideas and points of view, both orally and in written form. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a dedication to excellence.

• Prioritizes safety awareness at all times and carefully considers the impact of actions before completing activities.

• Ability to share 24/7 on-call support while the process is being manufactured.

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.

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