Associate Director, QA Systems & Compliance - 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 dedicated individuals working together, brainstorming ideas that contribute to businesses in helping people. In exchange, we empower our employees to take ownership of their careers. Their ideas, significant and subtle, genuinely make a positive impact on the world. And that’s the kind of work we strive to be a part of.

Take on the role of Associate Director, QA Systems & Compliance - LSA, where you will lead and mentor a dedicated team. Together, you will work towards achieving quality and compliance objectives in a dynamic and collaborative environment, making a meaningful difference in healthcare manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team dedicated to achieving quality and compliance objectives, ensuring alignment with the site’s overall quality strategy.




• Coordinate all Quality Systems & Compliance activities, ensuring effective management of cGMP activities in customer-dedicated areas.




• Support critical initiatives as an integral part of the Senior Quality Leadership Team, encouraging a culture of quality awareness and compliance.




• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to improve quality performance and alignment.




• Conduct regular assessments of the Quality System's efficiency, reporting findings to the leadership team.




• Coordinate audits and inspections to ensure adherence to corporate standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a life science-related field.




• 7-10 years of experience in Quality Systems & Compliance within the biopharma industry.




• Demonstrated capability to guide and mentor teams, emphasizing outstanding quality and compliance objectives.




• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills, with demonstrated proficiency in central initiatives.




• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, reflecting a proven track record to collaborate and contribute 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.