MODA-ES Supervisor

Portsmouth, NH, USA

Site-based with limited flexibility

Join Lonza as a MODA-ES Supervisor, where you will lead the MES Engineering team supporting electronic batch record (eBR) development and maintenance within the MODA-ES Manufacturing Execution System. This is an exciting opportunity to provide technical leadership, develop team members, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations.

What you will get

• An agile career with opportunities for leadership growth and professional development.

• The opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing and digital technologies.

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

• Exposure to cross-functional teams, global partners, and customer-facing projects.

• Competitive compensation and performance-based rewards.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• The opportunity to help deliver life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead and supervise the MES Engineering team, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance management.

• Drive MES-related projects and support the maintenance and enhancement of electronic batch records within the MODA-ES platform.

• Develop team schedules, prioritize workloads, and proactively manage project timelines and deliverables.

• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, CAPEX, Global, and customer teams to ensure successful project execution.

• Author, review, and close quality records, including deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.

• Provide technical leadership, troubleshooting support, and guidance for MES applications and related systems.

• Lead training initiatives for MES Engineers, Manufacturing personnel, and other key stakeholders.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• 5-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

• 5-10 years of experience supporting automation systems or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES); MODA-ES experience is preferred.

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

• Strong problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.

• Experience with quality systems, including deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions and levels of the organization.

Pay Transparency: The anticipated annual base salary for this position will be based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base pay, Lonza offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth and development.

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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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.