(Senior) QA Specialist, Material Management 80-100% (f/m/d)
Lonza
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Location: the actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
For our campus in the heart of the Swiss Alps, we are looking for a (Senior) QA Specialist, Material Management (m/f/d) to join our team. In this role, you will provide independent QA review and approval for quality‑related activities involving raw materials and consumables, ensuring documentation, data, and processes meet internal standards and regulatory requirements, while supporting cross‑functional quality alignment.
What you will get:
An agile career and dynamic working culture
An inclusive and ethical workplace
Compensation programs that recognize high performance
A variety of benefits dependant on role and location
The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.
Serve as the QA point of contact for quality‑related questions and issues related to QC documentation for raw materials and consumables.
Perform independent QA review and approval of QC documentation, including Reference CoAs, specifications, and sampling taking procedures.
Prepare and approve risk assessments and product statements.
Review and approve SAP material workflows and quality‑relevant master data.
Assess, review, and approve quality records such as deviations, change controls, CAPAs, investigations, and effectiveness checks.
Ensure all QA activities are performed in compliance with applicable SOPs, internal standards, and regulatory expectations.
Close collaboration with internal stakeholders such as Procurement, MSAT, QA Supplier Management, QC, and Regulatory Affairs.
Academic degree in Life Sciences/ Pharmacy/ Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
Proven experience in a QA or QC environment within a regulated (GxP) industry.
Solid knowledge of quality systems (e.g., Trackwise), including deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and investigations.
Experience reviewing and approving QC documentation.
Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and quality‑relevant master data is an advantage.
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
Good team player, willing to learn and grow with the team.
Fluent English skills, German is an advantage.
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.
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