Director QA & QP

Geleen, Netherlands

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.

As Director QA & QP, you lead the site Quality organization and serve as the key authority for GMP compliance and quality strategy. In this executive leadership role, you shape the site’s quality culture while enabling the successful delivery of innovative therapies, including advanced Cell & Gene Therapy programs. You will play a critical role in strengthening quality systems, supporting operational excellence and ensuring the site remains inspection-ready at all times.

What you will get

• A strategic leadership role within an innovative Cell & Gene Therapy manufacturing environment.
• The opportunity to shape and strengthen the site’s quality culture and compliance strategy.
• Direct influence on regulatory readiness, operational excellence and quality performance.
• Collaboration with global quality leadership across Lonza’s Cell & Gene Technology network.
• The opportunity to lead and develop high-performing QA and QC teams.
• Compensation programs that recognize leadership and high performance.

What you will do

• Lead and develop the site Quality organization, including QA and QC functions.
• Define and execute the site quality strategy aligned with corporate quality and business objectives.
• Ensure the site remains fully compliant with GMP regulations and inspection-ready at all times.
• Partner with Operations and technical teams to resolve complex quality and compliance challenges.
• Lead regulatory inspections, customer audits and interactions with regulatory authorities.
• Act as Key Account Quality Manager for selected strategic customers.
• Contribute as a member of the Site Leadership Team to drive operational performance and continuous improvement.

What we are looking for

• 10+ years of experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environments.
• At least 7 years of leadership experience managing Quality organizations.
• Strong expertise in GMP regulations and global regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA).
• Experience supporting biologics, Cell & Gene Therapy or advanced therapy manufacturing environments.
• Experience with aseptic processing and sterile manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to lead large teams, build quality culture and drive organizational performance.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Quality Management or a related discipline.

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.

About Lonza

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.