Manager, MSAT Process Lead

After an onboarding period in Visp, Switzerland, the position will be based in the U.S. (East or Mid-West Coast) to support the expansion of small molecules/bioconjugation capabilities. Relocation targeted in Q1 2027 and assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. 

What you will get: 

• An agile career and dynamic working culture, with the opportunity to work on an international assignment

• A highly collaborative environment that fosters teamwork and inclusion 

• A range of professional development programs to grow your skills and career 

• An ethical workplace where tasks are carried out in accordance with relevant procedures 

• The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits. 

What you will do: 

• As the MSAT Process Lead, you will define and drive process technology strategy for a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. You will play a key role in facility design, technology selection, and startup, ensuring scalable, efficient, and GMP-compliant manufacturing processes. 

• Define and support process technology strategy aligned with product and facility needs 

• Lead selection and implementation of process equipment and process analytical technology (PAT) 

• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to understand product requirements, including critical quality attributes (CQAs), process parameters, and scale-up considerations 

• Develop production models (throughput, cycle times, capacity) to support facility design and operational planning 

• Evaluate and recommend technology solutions, balancing performance, cost, flexibility, and compliance  

• Provide technical input into user requirement specifications (URS), process flow diagrams, and equipment layouts 

• Partner with automation and OT teams to integrate process control and PAT strategies 

• Support commissioning and qualification activities, including FAT and SAT 

• Interface with stakeholders throughout design, construction, and startup phases 

What we are looking for: 

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred 

• 8+ years of experience in MSAT, process engineering, or technical operations within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environment 

• Strong expertise in process equipment, PAT, and manufacturing technologies 

• Experience in bioconjugates and/or advanced synthesis (e.g., complex biologics, ADCs, or small molecule processes) 

• Proven ability to translate product requirements into scalable manufacturing solutions 

• Experience supporting facility startup, commissioning, and tech transfer 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including production modeling and process evaluation 

• Familiarity with automation systems, process control strategies, and data integrity principles 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including customer-facing experience 

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across functions and influence decision-making 

• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel to EMEA and NA to meet business objectives 

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. 

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.