The actual location of this job is in Stein, AG, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. Take ownership of complex inspections and customer audits by coordinating preparation, managing stakeholders, hosting auditors, and driving successful outcomes across two sites in Switzerland. Working closely with SMEs, customers, and leadership teams, you will combine technical understanding, diplomatic communication, and strategic problem-solving to maintain continuous audit readiness and contribute to one of the industry's most dynamic growth environments.
This role is primarily based on site. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. Flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time is offered, with requests considered on a case‑by‑case basis in line with business needs.
Tasks
- Lead and coordinate Health Authority inspections and customer audits across the Stein manufacturing site and Basel QC laboratory, ensuring successful execution from planning through post-audit follow-up.
- Act as the primary front-office representative during inspections and audits, hosting inspectors and auditors, facilitating discussions, and ensuring a professional and seamless audit experience.
- Drive inspection and audit readiness activities by partnering with SMEs and cross-functional teams to prepare documentation, manage stakeholder communication, and support CAPA responses.
- Oversee audit-related activities in TrackWise, including follow-up actions, compliance monitoring, and ensuring timely closure of commitments and corrective actions.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System by supporting GMP compliance initiatives, self-inspections, change controls, non-conformities, document management, and strategic growth projects.
Requirements
- Proven experience managing Health Authority inspections, including Swissmedic inspections; exposure to FDA inspections is a strong advantage.
- Fluent communication skills in both German and English, with the ability to confidently engage with inspectors, auditors, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Degree in a life sciences discipline such as Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
- Strong working knowledge of GMP requirements within the pharmaceutical industry and experience driving inspection and audit readiness activities.
- Experience in sterile manufacturing environments and/or with biologics manufacturing is highly desirable.
Benefits
- An agile career and a dynamic work culture.
- An inclusive and ethical workplace.
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
- In addition to a competitive salary, numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits.
Bist du Teil dieses Unternehmens?
Dieses Unternehmensprofil wurde automatisch erstellt. Wenn du für Lonza Group AG arbeitest, kannst du das Profil jetzt beanspruchen und verifizieren – kostenlos und in wenigen Minuten.