Associate Manager, QC (Analytical)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

As an Associate Manager you will be responsible for the supervision of all testing techniques and scheduling of testing with coordinating with the other departments delivering samples to ensure timely delivery of results. This role is also required to supervise the review of laboratory data (both internal and external) and the closeout of deviations.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring that all personnel involved in testing are trained in basic cGMP training and are getting routine updates in cGMP information and training.

• Author and review Change Controls, Deviations/Investigation as well as Test Methods, Specifications and SOPs

• Responsible for data and logbook review

• Customer and regulatory agency interaction as required.

• Work interdepartmentally to enhance communications at all levels and ensure that work orders, preventative maintenance, compliance and documentation issues are resolved.

• Evaluations of vendors via vendor audits, comprehensive testing and review of quality performance

• Perform report writing (Example: Deviations/Investigations/Trending)

• Involved in equipment qualification.

• Perform annual performance evaluations of all direct reports.

• Provide continued coaching and developing of subordinates to help them meet both their career and personal development goals and to ensure a cohesive, productive and highly motivated team.

• To perform QC test as required

• Any other duties as assigned by your manager.

Key Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in a relevant Science field or Equivalent, preferably 5-10 years Lab experience in a biotech or medically related field

• Demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and effective communication skills.

• Well versed in cGMP regulations.

• Good problem solving and analytical skills.

• Good communication skills.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.