Senior Bioprocess Engineer (m/f/d) 80%–100%

The actual location of this position is Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

As a Senior Bioprocess Engineer – Senior Expert Biotechnologist Manufacturing, you will play a key role in the successful execution of GMP manufacturing campaigns and drive the technical advancement of biotechnological manufacturing processes. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, promote continuous improvement, and support the professional development of employees in a dynamic production environment.

This is a fully site-based position. Close in-person collaboration enables direct real-time alignment and supports the technical precision required to manufacture pharmaceuticals according to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career path and a dynamic work culture.
• An inclusive and ethical working environment.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• An expert role with high technical responsibility and visibility within the organization.
• The opportunity to actively shape manufacturing processes and technical strategies.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, and Engineering.

For the full list of our global benefits, visit: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Responsible for the GMP-compliant execution and technical oversight of manufacturing campaigns in upstream and downstream operations.
• Create, review, and implement risk assessments and track resulting action items.
• Ensure successful batch execution, including data analysis, evaluation of test results, troubleshooting, and development of sustainable solutions.
• Ensure complete and high-quality GMP documentation and maintain process knowledge documentation.
• Identify and implement improvements to processes, equipment, and workflows in close collaboration with MSAT and other stakeholders.
• Lead product-specific campaign training and support cross-functional employee development initiatives.
• Promote technical development within the team through coaching, workshops, presentations, and support during audits and inspections.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific/technical field.
• At least 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing with a strong understanding of GMP requirements.
• Experience supporting and optimizing biotechnological manufacturing processes, ideally in USP and/or DSP environments.
• Solid knowledge of deviation management, risk assessments, process improvement, and GMP documentation.
• Strong analytical skills combined with a structured and solution-oriented approach to work.
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership capabilities and potential to assume direct people-management responsibilities.
• Fluent German and English language skills, along with excellent communication and training abilities.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. Across more than 30 sites on five continents, our globally connected teams collaborate every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values—Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity—reflect who we are and how we work together. Every idea, whether large or small, has the potential to improve millions of lives, and we want you to be part of that impact.

Innovation thrives when people from diverse backgrounds contribute their unique perspectives. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are ready to help transform our customers’ groundbreaking ideas into viable therapies, we would be excited to welcome you on board.

Ready to shape the future of Life Sciences? Apply now!