Manager, Analytical Chemistry

The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon, United States. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed

In this role, you will lead a high-performing analytical chemistry team, ensuring quality, compliance, and continuous improvement in a dynamic GMP environment.

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.

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.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to Lonza’s global benefits program.
• Opportunities to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Exposure to strategic site initiatives and growth projects.

What you will do:

• Build and manage daily laboratory schedules to meet operational needs.
• Review and approve analytical test documentation and reports.
• Represent the team during client audits and regulatory inspections.
• Assign projects and continuous improvement tasks, tracking progress.
• Lead team performance, development, and training compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance performance.
• Support capital investment (CAPEX) and site growth initiatives.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field.
• Experience leading teams in a pharmaceutical QC environment.
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and documentation standards.
• Ability to lead with integrity, respect, and professionalism.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.