LSA QA Sr. Compliance Specialist

United States, Portsmouth (New Hampshire)

Location:

This position is based in our Portsmouth, NH office. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM EST.

• Performance-related bonus
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching plan
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid time off (PTO)

• The Sr. QA Compliance Specialist serves as a key member of the Quality Assurance organization and acts as a subject matter expert for Quality Systems and GMP Compliance.
• This role is responsible for driving inspection readiness, strengthening quality systems, and promoting a strong quality culture across the site.
• Lead and facilitate Quality Review Boards, including Deviation Review Board, CAPA Review Board, Change Control Board, and Quality Council meetings.
• Review and approve deviations, investigations, CAPAs, change controls, SOPs, and other quality records to ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Identify compliance gaps, process improvements, and risk mitigation opportunities while driving effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections, including coordinating and authoring audit responses and commitments.
• Generate, trend, and communicate Quality Metrics, KPIs, and KQIs to support management review and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide GMP guidance, coaching, and training to cross-functional teams while promoting a sustainable culture of quality and compliance.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and support site initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Compliance, or Quality Systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations, including FDA 21 CFR Parts 210/211, EU GMP Annex 1, and applicable ICH guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience managing deviations, CAPAs, change controls, investigations, and quality risk assessments.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections, customer audits, and inspection readiness activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical‑thinking skills with the ability to make sound quality and compliance decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.
• Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) such as Track Wise, Veeva, Master Control, or similar systems preferred.

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.