Supplier Quality Professional

Location: Hyderabad, India

Be part of Lonza’s Global Capability Center team. As a Supplier Quality Professional, you will manage global supplier quality processes including Vendor Change Notifications, Supplier Quality Agreements, supplier complaints, and Vendor Supply Chain Integrity activities. In this role, you will collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure supplier quality compliance, supply chain continuity, and alignment with global regulatory and quality standards while supporting operational excellence across the Lonza network.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Opportunities to collaborate with global cross-functional teams.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• Our full list of global benefits can be found here: Lonza Benefits.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end supplier quality processes including Vendor Change Notifications, Supplier Quality Agreements, supplier complaints, and Vendor Supply Chain Integrity activities to ensure timely and compliant execution.
• Review, assess, and process supplier quality records and supply chain documentation to support material, service, and equipment qualification across the Lonza network.
• Apply analytical and technical judgment to evaluate supplier requests, identify quality and operational risks, and determine appropriate actions to maintain compliance and supply continuity.
• Coordinate cross-functional impact assessments with stakeholders including MSAT, QC, Manufacturing, Planning, and Procurement to ensure risks and required actions are effectively managed.
• Maintain compliant supplier documentation, data integrity, and traceability within SAP, TrackWise, Document Management Systems and other enterprise quality systems.
• Monitor supplier quality KPIs, support inspections and audits, and drive timely implementation of global supplier quality actions and process improvements.
• Serve as a key point of contact for supplier quality processes by providing guidance, ensuring effective stakeholder communication, and supporting a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What we are looking for

• University degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance or Supplier Qualification within a regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environment.
• Good understanding of cGMP, FDA, and supplier quality requirements related to VCNs, QAAs, supplier complaints, and supplier qualification processes.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise quality systems and tools such as SAP, TrackWise, and Document Management Systems.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills with the ability to assess supplier risks, interpret complex supplier data, and make sound risk-based decisions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across global cross-functional teams.
• Business fluent in written and spoken English with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced global environment.

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.