Group Leader Development-MSAT Drug Linker 80-100%

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

Based in Visp, the Group Leader Development / MSAT Drug Linker-Toxin will lead the assigned Process Development and/or MSAT chemists working on pipeline development and portfolio optimization of Drug Linker-Toxin products.

You will ensure close alignment between your team and the supported production facilities, while collaborating with the ADS Portfolio Optimization and Pipeline Development organizations. In this role, you will be responsible for the roadmap and strategy for continuous improvement, technical capabilities, and capacity of the assigned Development & MSAT scientist team.

This is a highly visible role for a scientist who wants to combine deep technical expertise with people leadership, customer-facing scientific impact, and strategic contribution to a growing ADC manufacturing organization.

This is a fully site‑based role. 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.

The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Lead, coordinate, execute, control, and monitor the performance of assigned Drug Linker-Toxin Process Development and/or MSAT chemists in line with agreed objectives and commitments.
• Support the responsible Drug Linker Organization Head, in alignment with the Lab Team Group Leader and lab production managers, in managing and allocating required chemist resources.
• Guide Development and/or MSAT chemists to enable efficient, robust transfer of Drug Linker-Toxin production processes into supported GMP manufacturing facilities.
• Drive the development and implementation of innovative technologies to increase capability, capacity, and efficiency within Drug Linker-Toxin operations.
• Act as a technical and scientific expert for Drug Linker-Toxin projects internally and externally, including creation of external scientific content to enhance reputation and visibility.
• Facilitate the exchange of best practices in Drug Linker-Toxin projects and containment technology across teams and functions.
• Lead all HR-related aspects for the assigned team and actively contribute to the scientific development of scientists in their areas of expertise.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and safety regulations throughout all activities.
• Support the Head of Drug Linker Organization in assigned initiatives and strategic duties.

What we are looking for:

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline; PhD in Organic Chemistry preferred.
• Approximately 5-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical process development, API development, clinical supply, or manufacturing sciences.
• Proven experience leading complex projects in a matrix organization within clinical supply, development, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of chemical process development, scale-up, technology transfer, and GMP manufacturing requirements.
• Good knowledge of Drug Linker-Toxin technology and understanding of safe work execution in containment assets.
• People management experience or strong motivation to develop into an expanded leadership role, including coaching and talent development.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets and delivering against performance targets.
• Fluent English language skills; German proficiency is a strong asset.

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. 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.