Associate Director, Quality OPEX / Lean Batch Release 80-100% (f/m/d)

ppSwitzerland, Visp /p pbLocation: /b The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. /p pFor our site in Visp we are currently looking for a Senior Quality Excellence Manager (m/f/d), who will become part of our Quality Excellence team. In this role, you will drive operational excellence at its best and contribute as a strong influential LEAN specialist within a matrix organization to support our Quality organization on its way to best in class performance. /p h3What You Will Get /h3 ul liAn agile career and dynamic working culture /li liAn inclusive and ethical workplace /li liCompensation programs that recognize high performance /li liA variety of benefits dependant on role and location /li /ul pThe full list of our global benefits can be also found on . /p h3What You Will Do /h3 ul liDrive process standardization and efficiency in line with Lonza’s LBMS standards /li liSupport the implementation of a Lean Batch Release program on site /li liEstablish Quality Excellence CoE and PMO structures, supporting the standardization, simplification and digitalization of our key quality processes /li liFacilitate to embed a LEAN culture of continuous improvement and ideation within Quality /li liMonitor and enable reporting of Quality performance KPIs for our site in Visp and initiate necessary activities to enable target achievement by the departments in scope /li liSupport multi-disciplinary project teams and hold team members accountable to achieve the project goals within given timelines /li liShare best practice within the Visp Site as well as with the wider Lonza Pharma network /li /ul h3What We Are Looking For /h3 ul liAcademic degree in a scientific area OR an absolved apprenticeship in a pharmaceutical environment (e.g. Lab Technician, CPT, etc) /li liProfound experience in a GMP regulated environment; preferably within QA/QC /li liExperience with Lean / Six Sigma, within a Quality related environment /li liCertified Green Belt or higher is required /li liPowerBI and/or Minitab knowledge would be an advantage /li liFluent German (written and verbal) and good English language skills are required /li liStrong ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different functions /li /ul h3About Lonza /h3 pAt Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. /p pInnovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board. /p pReference: R70475 /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr