Supplier Quality-VCN Global Assessors

Be part of Lonza’s world-class Global Supply Chain Quality team. As a Supplier Quality Professional – VCN Global Assessor, you will provide leadership, critical thinking, and a specialized mindset to our global quality functions. In this pivotal role, you will act as a primary communicator for Lonza Global Quality, ensuring we speak with "one voice" to internal and external stakeholders while maintaining the highest standards of product quality, regulatory compliance, and supply chain continuity.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• The opportunity to work in a brand-new role with global impact across the Lonza network.

• Professional development within a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

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

What you will do

• Manage the end-to-end Vendor Change Notification (VCN) process, ensuring timely processing and assessment of all requests to prevent disruptions to supply chain lead times.

• Lead clear and concise communication to internal and external Quality stakeholders regarding VCNs and their specific impacts on supplier quality operations.

• Coordinate cross-functional impact evaluations with departments such as MSAT, QC, Planning, Manufacturing, and Procurement to identify and manage technical and operational risks.

• Drive the implementation of global actions resulting from VCNs, ensuring updates to quality systems, processes, and specifications are completed with high accuracy.

• Oversee global coordination to ensure Lonza sites execute assigned local implementation actions within target lead times.

• Operate and optimize global tools (SAP/VSCI, DMS, TrackWise) to facilitate lean activities and maintain data integrity in accordance with cGMP and FDA regulations.

• Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the VCN process during regulatory inspections and internal audits.

• Monitor and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), proactively highlighting risks, delays, or compliance concerns to management.

• Maintain compliant supplier and material documentation, ensuring traceability within Lonza’s Quality Management System (QMS).

• Support the continuous improvement of the Raw Material Quality System by updating procedures and specifications affected by supplier-driven changes.

What we are looking for

• Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline with significant experience in Quality Assurance or Supplier Quality.

• Strong analytical and technical skills to evaluate the impact of complex technical changes in a GxP environment.

• Expertise in cGMP regulations and a deep understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS).

• Exceptional communication and coordination skills, with the ability to align multiple global sites and stakeholders.

• Proficiency with SAP, TrackWise, and Document Management Systems is highly preferred.

• Intuitive mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities under tight timelines.

• Proven ability to lead through influence in a cross-functional, global matrix organization.

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.