Project Leader Process Development Bioconjugates

About the role

Lonza is expanding its process development team for Bioconjugates in Visp, Switzerland, and is looking for a highly skilled biochemist, organic chemist or scientist in a related field. This is a fully site-based role, working in person with the team. You will plan, monitor and manage projects for external customers as project leader or senior scientist for the process development of bioconjugates, and transfer these processes into GMP production facilities while supporting manufacturing as a technical expert.

Key responsibilities

• Develop scalable processes for antibody drug conjugates, non-cytotoxic modified antibodies or other bioconjugates for external customers
• Plan, supervise and evaluate laboratory experiments in close collaboration with the laboratory team
• Present results internally and externally
• Collaborate within Lonza's multifunctional project teams and with external customers
• Lead process development projects for preclinical programs and act as the primary on-site interface for customers
• Anticipate, evaluate and implement trends and innovations in the field

Required profile

• PhD in life sciences, ideally with a multidisciplinary background relevant to the bioconjugation field
• Process development experience
• Excellent communication and soft skills to build solid relationships
• Fluent English; German is a plus

What we offer

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• A variety of benefits depending on role and location
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates and their families, if needed