Upstream Team Lead in Raron

pThe actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. /ppThis 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’ll get: /h3ulliAn agile career and a dynamic work culture /liliAn inclusive and ethical workplace /liliCompensation programs that recognize high performance /li /ulpIn addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. The full list of our local tailored benefits can also be found below. /ppThe USP Team Leadis responsible forproviding technical leadership and manufacturing support for Upstream Processing (USP) operations. The role directly manages a team of Bioprocess Engineers and works closely with four USP Shift Team Leads to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing execution.The position serves as the primary technical escalation point for USP operations and supports theHeadUSP in achieving departmental goals related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and people development. /ppPicket Dienst (on-call duty) is required sometimes in this role. /ph3What you will do: /h3ulliAccountable for the planning,executionand documentation of manufacturing campaigns within the USP area. /liliProvides technical leadership andexpertisefor mammalian cell culture manufacturing operations. /liliSupports technology transfers, process validation, processmonitoringand lifecycle management activities. /liliEnsures manufacturing activities are performedin accordance withcGMPrequirements and approved procedures. /liliPrepares and executes SHE, EM, operational and cleaning risk assessments and ensures implementation of mitigation measures. /liliActs as manufacturing subject matter expert during customer audits,inspectionsand visits. /liliActs as manufacturing expert for capital projects, commissioning,qualificationand start-up activities. /liliDrives innovation, operationalexcellenceand continuous improvement initiatives. /liliEnsuresa high levelof technical standardization across the USP organization. /liliProvides direct line management, leadership,coachingand development for a team of Bioprocess Engineers. /liliSets objectives, establishes priorities and manages performance of direct reports. /liliEnsures effective allocation of Bioprocess Engineer resources across manufacturing support, investigations and improvement projects. /liliSupports recruitment, onboarding, training and retention of talent; Conducts performance reviews, talent assessments, succession planning and development discussions. /liliActs as the primary escalation point for technical and personnel-related matters within the Bioprocess Engineering team. /liliPartners closely with USP Shift Team Leads to ensure alignment between manufacturing execution and engineering support activities. /liliSupports the Head USP in operational planning, resource optimization and strategic initiatives. /li /ulh3What we are looking for: /h3ulliBachelor's or Master's Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences or related discipline. /liliMinimum 5 years of experience in biotechnology, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, process engineering or USP operations. /liliStrong technicalexpertisein mammalian cell culture and GMP-regulated manufacturing environments. /liliPreviousleadership and people management experience preferred. /liliStrong communication, stakeholdermanagementand problem-solving skills. /liliFluent Englishrequired; German highly desirable. /li /ulpAt 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. /ppInnovation 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. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr