Global MSAT Implementation & Support Scientist (Biotech)

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.

Join Lonza in Vacaville to lead global biologics support at Lonza, implementing projects and technologies with cross-functional teams. This role provides technical and operational support on site, collaborating with cross-functional project teams across the biologics network to implement strategic projects, standards and new process technologies. This person will support the Process Technology Harmonization (PTH) program on site, ensuring standardization with network sites and coordinating new technology introductions into GMP facilities. They will also provide governance, mentorship, and serve as the central point of contact for customer and site escalations, ensuring knowledge sharing across the network.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage strategic projects, support various teams, ensure timelines, manage risks, and deliver business efficiencies through critical metrics.

• Maintaining a cross-site, cross-discipline view of procedures and operations to ensure we are perceived as 'One Lonza' by our customers. This will involve occasional international travel to facilitate collaboration with peers on specific projects as per business requirements.

• Proactively influencing R&D, manufacturing operations, and other internal organizations to support the GBTO strategy, including the process technology harmonization plan, capital planning, and future technology deployment consistently to biologics operations.

• Collaborate with Global Engineering, site MSAT, and manufacturing to reduce costs and improve consistency for Lonza biologics operations.

• Connecting site MSAT teams with network technical Subject Matter Experts (SME's) to ensure knowledge and expertise from the Lonza network and provide technical problem resolution.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

• High level of previous relevant experience in managing technical projects within a cross-matrix organization.

• Demonstrated skills in inclusion, innovation, positive collaboration, and recognition.

• Proven proficiency as a technical expert while developing a global reputation and network.

• Strong collaboration skills with a strategic approach, working with internal and external customers (stakeholders) to resolve technical issues and ensure successful project outcomes.

• Demonstrated experience in the technical field of expertise (e.g., USP/DSP Biologics MSAT, Operations, Mammalian cell culture, Research & Development, GMP manufacturing).

• Demonstrated experience in people management, leading, and developing technical teams.

The full-time base annual salary for this position is anticipated to fall within a range of $139,200-$182,700. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the successful candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and job-related knowledge. Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including performance-related bonus, medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.

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.