Senior Research Scientist at Lonza Inc. in Tampa, Florida

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.

We are looking for a dedicated Senior Research Scientist to join our ambitious team in Tampa, FL, USA. This role offers the outstanding opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that compete at the highest levels of the life sciences industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for process development of dosage forms in terms of clinical phase requirements and customer expectations.


• Planning, completing, and managing scientific assignments and problem-solving techniques to support projects in Product Development.


• Expert in formulation and process unit operations (blending, granulation, compression, encapsulation, etc.). Supports technical transfer and scale-up of customer processes and technologies from lab/pilot plant to commercial scale.


• Applying expertise in process unit operations and instrumentation to provide advanced level training to other team members as required.


• Collecting, summarizing, and analyzing scientific data to prepare reports and make presentations, as appropriate, to disseminate standard methodologies throughout the function.


• Leading multiple studies and conducting final reviews of study protocols, reports, SOPs, and other internal mentorship documents.


• Providing technical expertise and consulting to technical decisions and solving scientific problems using a variety of advanced experimental design and structured problem-solving techniques.


• Leading investigations and troubleshooting process issues to improve drug product performance.


• Anticipating, evaluating, and implementing trends, new guidelines, and innovations in the area of expertise.


• Assisting in the management of complex projects from initial inquiry, development, and execution.


• Ensuring data-driven decisions and presenting high-quality results on behalf of Lonza.


• Representing Lonza in customer meetings and contributing to proposals for new business with a full understanding of the department's offerings.

Key Requirements:

• B.S. or higher. in life science or an equivalent field, will consider equivalent experience.


• Minimum 10+ years of experience for B.S./M.S. holders, or 5+ years for Ph.D. holders.

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.