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

The Manufacturing Project Specialist works closely with Manufacturing

Management to support the achievement of department goals,

interdepartmental readiness and batch release requirements, and maintain

due dates to support the on time release of batches. The Project Specialist

supports by working cross-functionally and in collaboration with internal

support departments, customers and Manufacturing suites to develop or

update procedures or steps, identify and escalate risks, communicate

changes and plan for execution. The Project Specialist is responsible for

owning and driving manufacturing improvement projects from concept to

completion, with a particular focus on creating efficiencies that contribute to

quality, cost, on-time delivery and right first time performance.

Key Responsibilities:

* Support operational readiness/tech transfer activities; own and manage Mfg. process specific change controls, and CAPA's.

* Drive and own improvement projects that support KPI's, with a focus on cost, innovation, on-time delivery and quality.

* Manage projects from concept to completion; create and manage project plan, work cross functionally to ensure right first time and provide adequate training to impacted areas.

* Generate and Manage Metrics

* Completion of Laboratory Investigation Reports.

* Perform Validation Protocol Review.

* Monitor Manufacturing CAPA due dates and support closure and extensions as needed

* Ability to work inter-departmentally and with customers.


High level of suite specific operations and technical skills.

* Responsible for notifying management in a timely manner of regulatory

inspections, serious GMP deficiencies, process deviations, product defects and

relevant actions.

* Demonstrates role model behaviors for operating in a GMP manner.

* Perform other duties as assigned

Key Requirements:

* A.S. or B.S. degree required, preferred to have focus in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or related STEM discipline.

* Biotechnology experience, preferably Upstream and Downstream, or similar Manufacturing industry, is highly preferred

* Excellent written (especially technical writing) and verbal communication skills.

* Superior planning, time management and coordination skills and be able to readily adapt to changes in priorities and project schedules.

* Attention to detail and good investigation, problem

* Ability to work independently and be self-motivated, and prioritizing tasks independently.

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.