Technology Transfer Lead 80-100%
On-site · Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland
Job Summary
Technology Transfer Lead overseeing sterile GMP drug product technical transfers from development through first commercial launch. Lead transfer activities, define scope, timelines, risks and milestones, and track progress. Manage process setup, scale-up, and implementation at GMP manufacturing sites; prepare and maintain technical transfer and process implementation documentation; drive GMP change management and handle deviations and CAPAs as required. Support regulatory documentation, inspections, audits, and customer interactions. Requires Ph.D. or Master in pharmaceutical sciences/engineering/chemistry/biochemistry or related fields with significant biotech/pharma experience and expertise in aseptic manufacturing (including lyophilization) and ADC/highly potent drug product knowledge. Strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, planning, risk management, and English communication skills. Diversity and inclusion are valued, with a global footprint of Lonza’s teams and sites; ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. or Master in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmaceutical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields or similar qualification
- Significant experience in biotech/pharma industry
- Knowledge of technical issues and requirements for drug product technical transfers
- Know-how in aseptic product manufacture for protein drug products including lyophilization process (highly desirable) including knowledge on ADCs/highly potent drug product manufacturing
- Good leadership and interpersonal skills; proven ability as team player and ability to manage cross-functional teams
- Very good planning and organizing skills, including project management and risk management skills
- Excellent communication skills and command of English both written and oral
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