QC Team Lead

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.

At Lonza AG, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the life sciences. Our dedication to excellence and innovation drives us to seek highly skilled individuals who are passionate about making a difference. We are excited to announce an outstanding opportunity for an exceptionally qualified individual to join our Manufacturing team in Geleen, Netherlands, as a QC Team Leader.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as a lead team member of the Quality Control department to support Manufacturing operations.
• Drive collaboration and development within the team, encouraging a culture of integrity and high standards.
• Plan and communicate testing schedules to support routine and dynamic monitoring of production environments.
• Provide timely, high-quality results to meet Manufacturing needs, ensuring product quality and patient safety.
• Ensure safety procedures are communicated uniformly and a safe work environment is maintained for all staff.
• Accountable for delivering timely commitments and collaborating with Project Leads to define realistic timelines for new methods.
• Review and approve assay documentation and quality events.
• Independently drive or coordinate projects to successful completion, resolving personnel issues and workplace conflicts.
• Troubleshoot and solve operational and performance issues within the team.
• Responsible for the qualification and development of team members, including mentoring and leading direct reports.
• Implement tools for data trending and guarantee appropriate handover of information between teams and shifts.
• Justify additional resource needs based on workload analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned, such as leading OE initiatives, improvements, and hiring staff.

Key requirements:

• Proven strong planning, prioritization, and scheduling skills.
• Outstanding organizational abilities.
• Outstanding public speaking skills with a calm and controlled demeanor.
• Strong data interpretation and troubleshooting capabilities in the area of expertise.
• Ability to perform complex and varied tasks with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to unexpected situations and collaborate effectively with Manufacturing.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and maintain a positive attitude.
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to deliver difficult messages and maintain control in meetings.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet business needs, with a proven track record of timely task completion.
• Ability to make quality decisions independently and with managerial mentorship.

Join us at Lonza AG and be part of a team that strives for flawless execution and world-class results in the life sciences industry.

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.