Associate Director, Manufacturing DSP in Raron

pThe actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. Join our growing Ibex Solutions team in Visp and play a key leadership role in advancing innovative biologics manufacturing. As Associate Director, Manufacturing Downstream Processing (DSP), you will lead a high-performing operational team, drive manufacturing excellence, and contribute to the successful delivery of life-changing therapies for our customers and patients worldwide. This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. /ph3What you will get /h3ulliAn agile career and dynamic working culture. /liliThe opportunity to lead a highly skilled, multidisciplinary manufacturing team within a growing biologics manufacturing environment. /liliAn inclusive and ethical workplace where collaboration and innovation are encouraged. /liliCompensation programs that recognize high performance and leadership impact. /liliProfessional development opportunities across a global life sciences organization. /liliThe full list of our global benefits can be found here: /li /ulh3What you will do /h3ulliLead and develop a multidisciplinary team of process engineers, specialists, and manufacturing professionals, fostering a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. /liliTake ownership of operational performance within the DSP manufacturing area, ensuring production readiness, execution, and reliable on-time delivery. /liliDrive the resolution of manufacturing challenges and complex production issues in close collaboration with MSAT, Production Support, QA, and Upstream Processing teams. /liliProvide leadership for risk assessments, workplace inspections, technical change management, and compliance activities within the manufacturing unit. /liliRepresent the DSP organization during customer interactions, audits, and regulatory inspections, serving as a trusted operational expert. /liliContribute to capital investment projects, including facility design, equipment implementation, startup, and commissioning activities. /liliAs a member of the Production Leadership Team, champion operational excellence, innovation, employee development, and continuous improvement initiatives across the production organization. /li /ulh3What we are looking for /h3ulliExperience leading teams and operations within a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. /liliStrong expertise in downstream processing and biologics manufacturing, with knowledge of mammalian cell culture processes. /liliDemonstrated ability to build, develop, coach, and engage high-performing technical teams. /liliStrong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with experience managing complex manufacturing or production challenges. /liliAbility to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and communicate confidently with customers, leadership teams, and regulatory inspectors. /liliDegree in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. /liliStrong English communication skills, with German an advantage, combined with a structured mindset, initiative, and a team-oriented approach. /li /ulh3About Lonza /h3pAt 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. /ph3Why Lonza /h3pWe are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters. We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow. /ph3You will feel at home at Lonza if you: /h3ulliTake ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility /liliLove solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment /liliAre curious, always looking to learn and improve /liliWork collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself /liliAre motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients /li /ulpJoin us. Be you. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr