Head of QA Bioconjugates (f/m/d)

About the role

Lonza is looking for a Head of QA Bioconjugates (f/m/d) in Visp, Switzerland, to lead a team of supervisors and specialists in one of its fastest-growing business units. The role implements Quality Assurance capabilities that support the company's quality strategy and is accountable for the performance of the area, including large CAPEX projects and legacy customer projects. It is also a Quality and Compliance representative on the Bioconjugates Leadership Team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all Quality and Compliance activities across multiple Bioconjugates plants at the Visp site, covering different technologies.
• Set up a team of supervisors and specialists and give leadership with full responsibility for HR matters such as qualification, development, coaching, hiring, pay decisions and discipline.
• Develop and lead the overall quality strategy for Bioconjugates.
• Partner with the Head of Operations MC1 and the MC1 leadership team to align Manufacturing and Support functions.
• Oversee Quality CAPEX projects and their teams, ensuring quality standards and milestones are met.
• Train and supervise staff and work with Ibex leadership to achieve quality and compliance goals, championing continuous improvement and an effective Quality Management System.
• Ensure QA duties follow corporate requirements, industry best practice and regulatory requirements (cGMPs).
• Plan resources and vacations for the team so that all production orders are fulfilled.

Required profile

• Academic degree in Natural Sciences or Life Sciences.
• Significant experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably in a Quality & Compliance function (RP/FvP).
• Sound experience representing Quality and Compliance in large investment projects, from planning through to successful health authority inspections.
• Strong leadership, communication and team skills, and a structured, solution-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in English is required; German is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong background in cGMP is an asset.
• Experience with regulatory agencies such as Swissmedic and the FDA.

What we offer

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