Operation Cleaning BPE

Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. The company is looking for a Biotechnologist with a relevant background in Life Sciences to support growth in several business units at its location in Visp, Switzerland. The role focuses on overseeing and optimizing cleaning operations in a GMP-compliant manufacturing environment, ensuring regulatory compliance and leading operational teams.

Requirements

• Guide and support the team in implementing and optimizing cleaning processes, ensuring all documentation meets regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ensure timely, high-quality preparation, creation, optimization, control, and review of manufacturing cleaning-related documents.
• Act as the Manufacturing Operations representative and subject matter expert during internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with GMP standards.
• Collaborate with MSAT and QA cleaning validation group to improve cleaning process robustness and drive process optimization in routine manufacturing.
• Support the optimization of workflows and processes through continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and KPI tracking to drive operational excellence.
• Supervise GMP production and provide organizational oversight to ensure cleaning activities are performed correctly and timely.
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis, CAPA definition, and change implementation processes within the GMP environment to address any issues related to cleaning.
• Carry out risk analyses and ensure that all cleaning operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with the highest industry standards.
• Participate in meetings, inspections, and audits as the plant representative to provide expert support and ensure customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.