Senior QA Officer

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

We are excited to announce an outstanding opportunity to join Lonza AG as a Senior QA Officer in Geleen, Netherlands. As a global leader in life sciences, we are growing our ambitious manufacturing team to ensure our processes remain flawless and world-class. This role is crucial to our mission of delivering outstanding quality and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Partner with internal and external customers on quality topics, serving as the Quality Subject Matter Expert.
• Review and prepare batch records for Qualified Person's batch disposition within defined timelines.
• Review and approve major/minor deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and Change Requests within the agreed due dates.
• Ensure batch records are closed and archived upon completion of all related activities.
• Attend meetings prepared to discuss quality topics linked to specific projects and identify associated Quality requirements.
• Complete QA deliverables associated with change controls, deviations, and CAPAs.
• Review and approve Lonza SOPs, forms, master batch records, checklists, protocols, reports, and test methods within our Document Management System.
• Manage and track Key Performance Indicator Quality metrics; represent the department at site meetings, including Batch release, Deviation/Change review boards, IPT, JPT, and quality council when needed.
• Participate in QA on the Floor activities, such as witnessing manufacturing/production support, warehouse, and quality control activities, when required.
• Mentor and train lower-level QA team members and other departments on basic quality tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar QA role within the manufacturing sector.
• Strong ability to identify, defend, and resolve quality issues with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Capable of working with Subject Matter Experts from different departments.
• Outstanding customer service skills for internal and external customers.
• Ability to weigh risks and find efficient, compliant solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Familiarity with Document Management Systems and relevant quality standards.
• Able to work in shifts

Join us and be part of an innovative team committed to achieving excellence!

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.