MSAT Material Management & Single-Use Systems Expert

Location: Visp, Switzerland

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

Join Lonza's MSAT team in Visp and play a critical role in shaping the future of biopharmaceutical manufacturing through innovative material management strategies and advanced single-use technologies. This role offers the opportunity to influence global manufacturing operations, improve supply chain resilience, and support the delivery of life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

This role is primarily based on site. 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 will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies.
• Exposure to global manufacturing networks and cross-functional collaboration.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• A comprehensive range of benefits tailored to Switzerland and your role.

The full list of our global benefits can be found here: Employee Benefits | Lonza

What you will do:

• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Raw Materials and Single-Use Systems within MSAT Microbial. 
• Lead risk assessments and evaluate material impact on process performance, product quality, and supply continuity. 
• Drive material-related investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls in compliance with GMP requirements. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, QA, QC, Supply Chain, Engineering, Process Development, and external suppliers to resolve technical challenges. 
• Support material lifecycle management, supplier management, and implementation of mitigation strategies to ensure manufacturing reliability. 
• Provide technical leadership for material qualification, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Drive standardization and harmonization of material management and single-use system practices in alignment with local and global teams, ensuring consistent application of best practices across the organization.
• Support regulatory inspections, customer audits, and GMP compliance activities.

What we are looking for:

• Master's degree or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, process support, material management, or related GMP-regulated environments.
• Strong expertise in Raw Materials, Single-Use Systems, supplier management, and lifecycle management.
• Profound understanding of GMP requirements, risk management methodologies, deviations, CAPAs, and change control processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving complex technical investigations.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional stakeholders without formal line authority, driving alignment, standardization, and execution of material management and single-use system initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with internal and external partners.
• Ability to balance scientific, operational, quality, and business requirements in decision making.
• Structured, solution-oriented, and proactive working style.
• Fluency in English; German is considered an advantage.
• Open-minded, collaborative, and passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

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.