Supplier Quality Lifecycle Manager

Location: Hyderabad

Be part of Lonza’s world-class Quality and Supply Chain team. As a member of our Global Supplier Quality (GSQ) operations, you will contribute to the global supplier qualification process, ensuring the highest standards for materials and services. In this role, you will execute critical qualification activities, manage global processes, and author technical documents that directly impact patient safety, drug quality, and Lonza’s global reputation for excellence.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• Global exposure and the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams across five continents.

• A role that balances independent project management with collaborative team goals.

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

What you will do

• Lead Supplier Lifecycle Management for global Lonza suppliers, managing all incoming requests for supplier onboarding, changes, and exits.

• Execute supplier qualification activities in alignment with global Lonza processes and expectations from Health Authorities.

• Apply analytical and technical logic to determine required actions for quality contracts and TrackWise record changes, factoring in supplier history and audit outcomes.

• Manage and optimize assigned systems (SAP, DMS, TrackWise) to facilitate lean global activities and maintain data integrity.

• Maintain rigorous compliance with company SOPs, specifications, FDA guidelines, and cGMP/cGDP regulations.

• Collaborate across the network to report on monthly KPIs and ensure the progress of supplier deliverables meets tight timelines.

• Ensure process alignment with peers and supervisors to eliminate redundancies and maintain a lean, integrated data exchange with stakeholders.

• Communicate effectively (both directly and indirectly) with suppliers and internal Lonza sites to monitor the progress of technical assessments.

• Demonstrate Lonza Quality Behaviors, prioritizing collaboration, accountability, and professional growth in a culture of excellence.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Life Sciences or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Strong knowledge of cGMP/cGDP requirements and ISO standards specifically related to supplier qualification.

• Proven experience in Supplier Qualification and Supplier Monitoring within a regulated manufacturing or laboratory environment.

• Analytical and technical mindset with the ability to connect complex flows and maintain a "big picture" view of large supplier accounts.

• Strong project and time management capabilities, with the ability to work independently or with minimal guidance.

• A proactive communicator who is able to escalate issues promptly and maintain strong business relationships with stakeholders.

• Fluent in English (spoken and written); German language skills are considered a plus.

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.