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Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States
Onsite
Manufacturing Technical Manager
Location: Portsmouth, NH
The Manufacturing Technical Manager plays a key role in ensuring production readiness, supporting manufacturing teams, and driving continuous improvement. You will collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality products and help bring life-saving therapies to patients.
An agile career and dynamic working culture
An inclusive and ethical workplace
Compensation programs that recognize high performance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
A collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
The chance to contribute to meaningful work in life sciences
You support production readiness and ensure smooth execution of manufacturing campaigns
You lead technical planning for technology transfers, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
You collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve process, equipment, and documentation challenges
You analyze issues using root cause methods and implement preventive solutions
You maintain and improve process documentation, including SOPs and troubleshooting guides
You coach and guide team members to strengthen technical and operational capabilities
You support audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards
Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field or equivalent experience
Experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions
Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience leading projects, initiatives, or teams
A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.