Bioprocess Engineer (DSP)

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

Join our manufacturing team where you will lead and optimize GMP production processes while contributing to impactful projects from tech transfer through clinical production. This role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence and work at the forefront of biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Site-based
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.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location
• Learn more: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do

• Schedule, supervise, and document manufacturing activities in compliance with cGMP guidelines
• Act as a manufacturing expert within a multidisciplinary project team, supporting projects from tech transfer through clinical production
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality, cost, efficiency, and safety using operational excellence methodologies
• Represent the Lonza manufacturing unit during customer audits and site visits
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including QA, MSAT, and Engineering
• Support knowledge transfer, mentoring, and leadership within the production environment
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and quality standards in all production activities

What we are looking for

• Bachelor or Master’s or PhD degree in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide teams in a GMP-regulated environment
• Experience in GMP manufacturing (preferred but not mandatory)
• Fluency in German and English
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across functions and stakeholders
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on operational excellence
• Ability to work in complex, fast-paced project environments

About Lonza

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.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

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