Method Validation Manager
Location: Slough, Hybrid
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
The role:
We are looking for a Method Validation Manager to lead a team of up to 10 scientists and subject matter experts, in delivering customer method validation projects. You will ensure delivery is on time, on budget, and compliant with Lonza Biologics Safety and cGMP policies and regulations, supporting the Quality Control function.
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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
The full list of our global benefits can be found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits
Lead, coach, and mentor your team to support performance, recruitment, and retention
Develop succession plans for yourself and your team
Maintain training and skills to perform your duties effectively
Create and manage work plans, resources, and schedules
Troubleshoot technical issues and solve complex problems
Monitor team overheads, BUP levels, and timesheet accuracy
Identify and address training needs through Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
Drive process improvement initiatives
Deputise for the Head of Department and Head of QC
Participate in quality and customer audits
Ensure regulatory and safety compliance in the lab
BSc in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering
Extensive experience in Method validation
Previous Biotech, CDMO or Pharmaceutical experience is essential for this role.
Experience managing or supervising teams in Biologics/Pharma is highly desirable
Physical chemistry and/or Bioassay proficiency is desirable
Strong background in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within GMP-regulated environments is highly desirable
Proven experience managing audits and inspections
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.