Associate Director, QC Equipment & Analytical Systems - LSA at Lonza Inc. in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Job Description:

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.

Associate Director, QC Equipment & Analytical Systems - LSA

At Lonza AG, we have an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Associate Director, QC Equipment & Analytical Systems - LSA to join our team in New Hampshire, USA. This role presents an outstanding chance to support one of the world's largest healthcare manufacturing organizations, working within a collaborative and ambitious environment. We empower our employees to succeed and make positive impacts, elevating their careers while contributing to the betterment of the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the QC Equipment and Analytical Systems team to ensure flawless validation, maintenance, requalification, and administration of all analytical instruments and software in the Quality Control Laboratory.




• Lead efforts to meet customer requirements and regulatory agency regulations such as GLPs, data integrity, IT/OT security, 21 CFR Part 11, and GMP.




• Coordinate and effectively lead all aspects of the implementation of world-class quality management systems and procedures.




• Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and excellence within the team.




• Determine and successfully implement strategies for continuous improvement in QC equipment and analytical systems.




• Conduct regular system audits and inspections to ensure compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.




• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system performance and alignment with organizational goals.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or a related field.




• 5-7 years of experience in QC equipment management and analytical systems within the biopharma industry.




• Demonstrated capability to guide and nurture teams, emphasizing the achievement of outstanding quality and regulatory compliance objectives.




• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a proven track record in successfully implementing critical initiatives.




• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, reflecting a proven ability to collaborate effectively.




• Dedication to upholding a world-class environment by strictly adhering to corporate standards and regulatory requirements.

This role offers the chance to determine and successfully implement quality and compliance strategies that align with our ambitious goals. Join us in our mission to make a meaningful difference in the world of healthcare manufacturing.

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.