QA Operations Manager; Contamination Control; f​/m​/d

Switzerland, Visp

Location:

the actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

We are currently looking for a QA Manager (f/m/d) who will serve as a key quality expert in contamination prevention and control within microbial manufacturing operations.

In this role, you will drive GMP quality initiatives and compliance, provide high-level QA expertise, and support inspection readiness for regulatory and customer audits. You will work closely with stakeholders across Quality, Operations and global teams to strengthen risk management and foster a strong quality culture through continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is essential in safeguarding product quality, patient safety, and operational excellence.

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• A variety of benefits depending on role and location

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• Lead the asset specific contamination prevention control strategy, ensuring end to end compliance across microbial manufacturing.
• Author and approve critical GMP documentation and records, including: SOPs, deviations, change controls, and risk assessments.
• Serve as the primary QA SME during regulatory inspections, customer and internal audits for microbial topics.
• Partner closely with cross‑functional teams to identify risks, drive deviation management & continuous improvement, and strengthen contamination prevention control practices.
• Guide and influence stakeholders by providing microbiology and QA expertise, ensuring robust quality culture and operational compliance.

• Academic degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• Extensive experience in a GMP-regulated environment, ideally within biopharmaceutical area.
• Demonstrated ability to act proactively with a detail‑oriented, problem‑solving and continuous‑improvement mindset.
• Experience in a customer‑focused environment, managing stakeholders and their needs independently.
• Audit experience with Swiss medic/FDA/EMA regulations.
• Previous background in contamination control and Environmental Monitoring programs with practical understanding would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required;
  German would be an asset.

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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

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

Reference: R73681

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