Lonza

Technology Transfer Lead 80-100%

Switzerland · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerLonza
LocationSwitzerland
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted10 Aug 2026

The actual location of this job is in Stein, Switzerland.

For our successful Drug Product (DP) focused branch located in Basel and Stein, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities. Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment and join us by applying for the Technology Transfer Lead position.

What you will get:

An agile career and a dynamic work culture

An inclusive and ethical workplace

Compensation programs that recognize high performance

What you will do:

Ensure all activities are performed according to current quality, regulatory and health and safety standards.

You lead technical transfer activities for sterile GMP drug product manufacturing projects

You manage drug product transfers from clinical development through first commercial launch

You define project scope, timelines, risks, and milestones, and track progress effectively

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You lead process setup, scale-up, and implementation at GMP manufacturing sites

You prepare and maintain technical transfer and process implementation documentation

You drive GMP change management and handle deviations and CAPAs when required.

You support regulatory documentation, inspections, audits, and customer interactions.

What we are looking for:

Ph.D. or Master in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmaceutical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields or similar qualification

Significant experience in biotech / pharma industry

Knowledge of technical issues and requirements for drug product technical transfers.

Know-how in aseptic product manufacture for protein drug products including lyophilization process highly desirable including knowledge on ADCs/highly potent drug product manufacturing.

Good leadership and interpersonal skills; proven ability as team player and ability to manage cross-functional teams.

Very good planning and organizing skills, including project management and risk management skills

Excellent communication skills and command of English both written and oral

About Lonza

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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.

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