Scale Up Engineer / Technical Transfer Lead

Scale Up Engineer / Technical Transfer 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.

The position is a key contributor in bridging innovative research and development with full-scale production. This role involves developing, testing, and implementing new products and processes while ensuring seamless knowledge transfer to manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate is skilled in technical problem-solving, process engineering principles, cross-functional collaboration, and project management to ensure successful scaling of new processes and technologies.

Key Responsibilities: 1. Process Development and Scaling:  

• Lead scale-up projects, transitioning processes from laboratory to pilot and production scales.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to understand process requirements and constraints.
• Design experiments, process flow diagrams, and layouts for trials and scale-up activities.

2. Pilot Scale Innovation:

• Investigate and test innovative settings for new products and equipment development at pilot scale.
• Coordinate and lead all aspects of trials, ensuring alignment with project objectives and engaging with cross-functional collaborators.

3. Product and Process Development:

• Develop and refine parameters for manufacturing new or enhanced products.
• Troubleshoot issues to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Propose and implement process improvements and equipment upgrades to meet project goals.

4. Technology Transfer and Implementation:

• Lead the transfer and scale-up of new processes and technologies to manufacturing plants.
• Provide ongoing technical support to manufacturing post-implementation.

5. Optimization and Troubleshooting:

• Identify and resolve bottlenecks in scaled-up processes.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for technical issues.
• Optimize processes for cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and efficiency.

6. Project Management and Reporting:

• Plan, implement, and monitor projects using project management principles.
• Report on challenges, propose solutions, and track progress against achievements and critical metrics.

7. Knowledge Transfer and Training:

• Train product development and manufacturing staff on new processes.
• Define training needs and develop materials that include EH&S and quality standards.

8. Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and presentations for internal and external collaborators.

9. Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure all scale-up activities adhere to safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.
• Promote a culture of safety within the team.

10. Subject Matter Expertise:

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in meetings, providing insights on scaling challenges and process improvements.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering. Master's degree is preferable.
• Experience in process development, scale-up, and technology transfer in a manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Expertise in data analysis and monitoring tools to evaluate process performance. Proficiency in process simulation and design tools and other statistical tools (e.g., Minitab, Monte Carlo method).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Hands-on experience with liquid-filled nutritional formulations or similar product categories would be plus.
• Familiarity with EH&S and quality standards in a production setting.

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.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.