Supplier Quality-VSCI manager

Location: Hyderabad

Be part of Lonza’s world-class Global Supply Chain Quality team. As the Supplier Quality Professional – Global VSCI Manager, 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 lead a critical global function and drive high-impact compliance initiatives.

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

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

What you will do

• Manage the end-to-end Vendor Supply Chain Integrity (VSCI) 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 all VSCI matters and their impact on global supplier quality operations.

• Review and approve supply chain records (VSCI lines) governing the use of materials, services, and equipment across the entire Lonza Network.

• Execute and optimize the global VSCI tool within SAP, analyzing supplier information to support data-driven decisions regarding the supply chain.

• Verify supplier qualification status and ensure the alignment of approval validity and data across various enterprise quality systems.

• Drive global and local actions to maintain the accuracy of supplier VSCI lines, coordinating with Lonza sites to ensure tasks are executed within target lead times.

• Maintain up-to-date documentation and traceability within Lonza’s Quality Management System (QMS) to protect product quality and regulatory compliance.

• Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the global VSCI process, providing guidance to stakeholders and supporting inspections or audits.

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

• Manage assigned systems and tools (SAP, DMS, TrackWise) to facilitate lean global activities while ensuring strict data integrity and compliance with cGMP and FDA regulations.

What we are looking for

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

• Strong analytical and technical skills to evaluate complex supply chain data and its impact on quality operations.

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

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

• Exceptional coordination skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional global teams and influence stakeholders across multiple sites.

• Intuitive mindset with the ability to work independently, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement.

• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus for coordinating across our global network.

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.