Director, Head Quality Systems & Compliance

Location: Visp (Switzerland), onsite presence required.

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed

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 looking for a Head Quality Systems & Compliance to lead the Quality systems compliance function at our Visp  site in Switzerland.

In this role, you will develop, improve and maintain Quality Systems and related processes at the Visp site including deviation, CAPA and complaint management, change control, document management, training, inspection management, risk management, Quality councils and management review. You will collaborate with Global Quality & Compliance to design and implement compliant, consistent, effective and lean quality processes adhering to global and local regulatory requirements. You will keep oversight of the inspection management process and ensure timely planning and conduction of internal audits and ensure coordination and management of customer audits as well as Health Authority inspections. In collaboration with site and global functions, you ensure timely, high-quality responses to all audit and inspection findings including respective action plans and their timely implementation and effectiveness. Are you a person who embraces and drives change? Then apply today!

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

• Along with competitive salaries, you’ll find a wide range of lifestyle, family and leisure benefits available. Depending on your location, these benefits could include family allowances, childcare support, discounts for local businesses and attractions, travel allowances and subsidized meals.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive and further strengthen the compliance function at the Visp site in exchange with internal partners/stakeholders, customers and industry experts.

• Implement and maintain quality systems and processes,  meeting regulatory requirements and expectations.

• Monitor and communicate compliance status and risk of the site to management.

• Lead a team of approximately 15 people, including 7 direct reports, providing support and direction.

• Shape and determine compliance standards and expectations, which are understood and adhered to by all collaborators in all functions across the site..

• Conduct educational initiatives to explain and promote compliance concepts across the Visp site.

• Interface and collaborate with global quality systems and compliance teams, incorporating their input and being an influential voice.

• Coordinate and lead health authority inspections (FDA, Swissmedic, etc.), ensuring the site meets all regulatory requirements.

Key requirements:

• MSc or equivalent experience in Natural Sciences or a related field.

• Proven experience in compliance within the pharmaceutical industry is essential.

• Extensive knowledge of quality systems and compliance, including Regulations of major Health Authorities e.g FDA, EMA, Swissmedic

• Demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of inspiring change.

• Outstanding communication skills, with proficiency in English.

• Experience with health authority inspections and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.

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.