The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland.

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

In this role, you will act as the Quality Control (QC) Project Lead for customer programs, ensuring that QC activities are aligned with project objectives, manufacturing schedules, and customer expectations. You will serve as the key interface between customers and internal stakeholders, coordinating analytical activities, managing risks, and driving execution in a fast-paced GMP-regulated environment.

What you will get:

• An agile scientific career in a dynamic, GMP‑regulated environment.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace that values collaboration and accountability.

• Compensation programs that recognize performance and technical expertise.

• Opportunities to deepen your expertise and take ownership of impactful projects.

• Exposure to cross‑functional collaboration and regulatory interactions.

• A supportive culture that encourages continuous improvement and learning.

• Competitive local benefits.

Benefits in Visp

What you will do:

• Serve as the Quality Control (QC) single point of contact for assigned customer projects.

• Coordinate and drive QC deliverables to support project milestones, manufacturing schedules, and customer timelines.

• Act as the bridge between laboratories, QA, Production, MSAT, and project teams to enable effective decision-making and execution.

• Manage QC-related risks, deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls in accordance with GMP requirements.

• Represent QC during customer interactions, audits, inspections, and cross-functional project meetings.

• Provide clear visibility on project priorities, analytical scope, timelines, and associated costs.

• Ensure customer requirements are met while balancing compliance, quality standards, and business objectives.

• Drive proactive communication and issue resolution to maintain project momentum and customer satisfaction.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance QC processes, efficiency, and operational excellence.

What we are looking for:

• Degree (MSc,with experience or a PhD) in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, or another life sciences discipline.

• Experience in Quality Control, Analytics, Manufacturing Support, or a related GMP-regulated environment, ideally within biologics.

• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate complex cross-functional environments.

• Customer-focused mindset with excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building capabilities.

• Ability to understand analytical testing requirements and translate them into project deliverables and priorities.

• Independent, organized, and solution-oriented working style with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Proven ability to prioritize effectively and drive execution in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Fluency in English is required; German is considered an advantage.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With more than 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 make an impact in Quality Control and customer project leadership? Apply now.