Lead Biotechnologist

3 days ago


Stratham Station, United States Lonza Full time
Lead Biotechnologist at Lonza summary:

The Lead Biotechnologist at Lonza is responsible for overseeing biotechnological manufacturing processes, ensuring site safety, and acting as a Subject Matter Expert within the Cell Gene Therapy network. This role requires strong leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain effective production processes for high-quality biopharmaceuticals. With a focus on continuous improvement and training, the Lead Biotechnologist plays a critical role in the successful execution of complex projects in a dynamic environment.

United States, Portsmouth (New Hampshire)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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.

We are thrilled to announce an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Biotechnologist at Lonza AG, based in New Hampshire, USA. As one of the world's largest healthcare manufacturing organizations, Lonza is committed to encouraging a safe, controlled work environment and promoting continuous growth. The Senior Biotechnologist will play a vital role in ensuring the outstanding implementation of our daring projects within the Cell Gene Therapy network.

Key responsibilities:
  • Ensure site safety objectives are strictly communicated and understood.
  • Demonstrate flexibility by supporting other sites within the Cell Gene Therapy network, including necessary travel.
  • Act as the Subject Matter Expert in the assigned area (e.g., Cell Growth, Drug Product Filling) during manufacturing operations.
  • Assume a lead role during manufacturing operations such as harvest, vial filling, and visual inspection.
  • Collaborate with customer SMEs to successfully implement and maintain customers' processes in the production facility.
  • Represent manufacturing in technical and project meetings during campaign preparation.
  • Provide and arrange effective training for manufacturing staff on new processes, batch records, or quality systems used in Cell Therapy.
  • Work with the CT Manufacturing project specialist team to incorporate process and operational improvements into new customer processes.
  • Collaborate with the CT Manufacturing team to determine and procure necessary equipment and materials for process execution.

Key requirements:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent experience is required; a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
  • 5-10 years of proven experience in a related field.
  • Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
  • Strong ability to compete and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully coordinate and lead all aspects of complex biotechnological processes.
  • Proven track record of leadership and expertise in relevant manufacturing areas.
  • Willingness to travel and support other manufacturing sites as needed.

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.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reference: R63852
Keywords:

biotechnology, cell gene therapy, manufacturing operations, biopharmaceuticals, leadership, process improvement, safety compliance, technical expertise, collaboration, training



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