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Senior QA Expert (m/f/d) 80-100%
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Stein

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full-time

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About this role

 

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

Do you want to play a key role in ensuring the quality of raw materials behind the life-saving therapies of the future?

This is a rare opportunity to join a small, dynamic QA team within Materials Management & Supply Chain, where your expertise will directly influence how quality processes for administering and controlling of raw materials are built, optimized, and made fit for the future. In this fast‑evolving environment, you’ll work across global processes and collaborate closely with various suppliers, internal departments, and other sites.

You will use systems such as SAP, DMS, and TrackWise to drive change and ensure compliance and contribute to shaping new QMS platforms. This highly cross‑functional role offers strong development opportunities, especially as the organization grows. Are you keen to be part of an exciting grown project? Check out Your Career in Drug Product Services at Lonza!

What you will 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. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below.

What you will do:

  • Oversee raw material quality processes, including review and approval of methods, protocols, specifications, SOPs, and GMP documentation.

  • Support QC and QA activities such as material testing oversight, batch release decisions, deviations, OOS/OOE investigations, and change control.

  • Drive qualification and validation activities related to raw materials, suppliers, testing methods, equipment, and quality agreements.

  • Contribute to Warehouse and Logistics quality oversight, maintain material master data, and participate in audits, inspections, and SOP creation.

  • Lead and support cross-functional projects, train team members, collaborate with internal and external partners, and deputize the Team Lead when needed.

What we are looking for:

  • Solid work experience in QA in the GMP controlled environment, including handling deviations and CAPA activities.

  • Experience in material management / raw materials is an advantage.

  • Sound scientific or technical education background

  • Fluency in English is a must. German language skills are an advantage.

  • Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a regulated environment with a strong quality mindset.

  • Collaborative, proactive approach with the ability to engage across cross‑functional teams and adapt to evolving processes.

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Quality Assurance,GMP,Material Management,Collaboration,Proactive Approach,Deviation Handling,CAPA Activities,Scientific Background,Technical Background,Cross-Functional Teamwork,Change Control,Training,Audits,Inspections,SOP Creation

About Lonza

Lonza is a pioneer and world leader in the CDMO industry, setting the pace with cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing. United by a common purpose, we turn our customers’ breakthrough innovations into viable therapies and manufacture the medicines of tomorrow.

Founded in Switzerland in 1897, our company is the first and original CDMO, and today we are more dynamic, agile and forward-focused than ever before. As one of the largest Western CDMOs, we bring together a global team of around 18,500 colleagues across five continents to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions for our customers' complex needs.

For our customers and their patients, we bring quality, safety and reliability to bring life-enhancing and life-saving treatments to market at speed and at scale. For our colleagues, we strive to create a sense of belonging and inclusion where every person can thrive and bring their best.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1897

What you'll do

  • Oversee raw material quality processes and support QC and QA activities. Lead cross-functional projects and collaborate with internal and external partners.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Senior QA Expert (m/f/d) 80-100% do at Lonza?

As a Senior QA Expert (m/f/d) 80-100% at Lonza, you will: oversee raw material quality processes and support QC and QA activities. Lead cross-functional projects and collaborate with internal and external partners..

Why join Lonza as a Senior QA Expert (m/f/d) 80-100%?

Lonza is a leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company.

Is the Senior QA Expert (m/f/d) 80-100% position at Lonza remote?

The Senior QA Expert (m/f/d) 80-100% position at Lonza is based in Stein, Aargau, Switzerland. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Senior QA Expert (m/f/d) 80-100% position at Lonza?

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