Senior QA Expert 80-100%

The actual location of this job is in Stein, AG, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Do you want to play a key role in ensuring the quality of raw materials behind the life-saving therapies of the future?

This is a rare opportunity to join a small, dynamic QA team within Materials Management & Supply Chain, where your expertise will directly influence how quality processes for administering and controlling of raw materials are built, optimized, and made fit for the future. In this fast‑evolving environment, you’ll work across global processes and collaborate closely with various suppliers, internal departments, and other sites.

You will use systems such as SAP, DMS, and TrackWise to drive change and ensure compliance and contribute to shaping new QMS platforms. This highly cross‑functional role offers strong development opportunities, especially as the organization grows. Are you keen to be part of an exciting grown project? Check out Your Career in Drug Product Services at Lonza!

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below.

• Benefits in Stein: https://bit.ly/42DlBDk 

What you will do:

• Act as QA SPOC for Material Management related topics for a new warehouse (under qualification), including and for defining GMP-requirements for material handling, segregation, cleanliness, traceability, storage conditions and contamination control.

• Own raw material quality processes, including support to new material introductions, review and approval of material specifications and raw material qualification process. Support with quality agreements if required.

• Execute drug substance batch disposition decisions and oversee material release.

• Contribute to Warehouse and Logistics quality oversight, maintain material master data, and participate in audits and inspections.

• Handle deviations, OOS/OOE investigations, and change control and create, review and approve SOPs.

• Lead and support cross-functional projects, train team members, collaborate with internal and external partners.

What we are looking for:

• Solid work experience in QA in the GMP controlled environment, including handling deviations and CAPA activities.

• Experience with warehouse management / material management / raw materials is an advantage.

• Sound scientific or technical education background

• Fluency in English is a must. German language skills are an advantage.

• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a regulated environment with a strong quality mindset.

• Collaborative, proactive approach with the ability to engage across cross‑functional teams and adapt to evolving processes.

• You are happy to be present onsite 5 days of the week

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.