Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
Step into a key leadership role at the heart of one of Europe’s most dynamic biopharma hubs. As Manager CQV and Start‑up Operations Readiness 80-100% (m/f/d), you will shape the future of large‑scale biologics facilities by leading a team of senior experts, driving operational readiness, and ensuring flawless qualification and start‑up execution. From establishing a Center of Excellence to influencing major capital projects, this role offers the opportunity to make a strategic impact across the entire site. If you bring deep CQV expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for building high‑performing teams in a fast‑growing environment, this is your chance to help define the next chapter of biopharma manufacturing in Visp.
An agile career and dynamic working culture
An inclusive and ethical workplace
Compensation programs that recognize high performance
In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits in Visp can be found on https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi
Lead and develop a team of senior qualification, validation, and start‑up experts, including full responsibility for hiring, coaching, performance management, compensation, and disciplinary matters.
Establish and manage a local Center of Excellence for Operational Start‑up and Operations Qualification (OQ support, PQ leadership) for biologics facilities.
Provide operational user support during facility qualification and start‑up, ensuring strong operations input into commissioning and qualification activities.
Contribute expert knowledge to capital investment projects and strengthen operations teams throughout qualification and start‑up phases.
Drive operational start‑up planning in early project phases and collaborate with Operations Heads to define resource plans for CQV and start‑up.
Coordinate and facilitate start‑up activities (tools, procedures, processes) as a service provider to end users, while standardizing the PQ approach up to full GMP readiness.
Build and manage a pool of external resources, promote Lonza culture through collaboration and continuous improvement, and represent the area as part of the Ibex Readiness Leadership Team.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Life Sciences, Biotechnology).
Recognized expert in qualification and validation of biopharma facilities.
Deep understanding of bioprocesses, GMP requirements, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Extensive experience in the start‑up of new biopharma production facilities.
Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to guide and develop high‑performing teams.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at senior internal and external levels; strong business acumen and team orientation.
Structured, proactive, and solution‑oriented working style.
Open‑minded, receptive to new ideas, and committed to continuous improvement.
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.