Senior Chemist MSAT in Chemical Manufacturing Pharma (m/w/d) 100%

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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.

Lonza's Small Molecules department is currently seeking a Senior Chemist to join our dynamic team.

This position is based at our Visp, Switzerland site, which stands as the largest and most historic location within Lonza's global network of more than 30 sites.

Renowned for its contributions to research, development, and manufacturing, our Visp site offers an unparalleled environment for professional growth.

As a Chemist in our MSAT (Manufacturing Science & Technology) team specializing in Chemical Manufacturing Pharma, you are responsible for scale-up, implementation, and optimization of chemical processes.

As a technical expert, you are the process owner for an assigned portfolio of commercial products and drive proactive life-cycle management through continuous and systematic optimization of production processes.

You also play a key role during new product introductions and are responsible for a smooth and complete process of knowledge transfer from the customer to Lonza.

Your work includes planning and supervising the execution of experiments as well as data analysis, writing reports, preparation of customer presentations, and documentation.

The diversified responsibilities of your role comprise also the supervision of lab professionals.

You will work in interdisciplinary teams committed to ensuring product profitability and sustainable business success.

This position presents an exciting chance for someone who has successfully completed their academic journey and is eager to make a mark in the industry.

Key responsibilities:


* Responsible for continuous optimization of production processes in terms of productivity (yield and throughput), quality, safety, and ecology: development and optimization of chemical processes in the lab and implementation of the elaborated improvements on a commercial scale.


* Responsible for process transfer and scale-up of customer processes and technologies from laboratory through pilot plant to commercial production scale.


* Resolves process issues that may arise during manufacturing (troubleshooting and production support).


* Plan and supervise experimental lab work.


* Manage, coach, and develop 1-2 lab technicians.


* Collects, summarizes, and analyses data to prepare reports and makes presentations, as appropriate, to disseminate best practices throughout the organization.


* Technical lead in customer meetings and supporting the development of sustainable customer relationships.


* The extended area of responsibility includes: the developm...