Customer Audit Manager / Senior QA Specialist

Planning, executing and documenting customer audits on the Visp site Responding to customer requests for audit dates Planning audits together with Lonza project teams, based on the customers’ agendas Accompanying the customer throughout the audit (plant tours, documentation review etc.) Presenting Lonza’s Quality systems to the customer Documenting the customer audits in TrackWise Coordinating the responses to audit observations with the project team and ensuring that the customer receives the responses within the given timelines Providing KPI data to QA Management on a regular basis Conducting internal audits (self-inspections) Scheduling, preparing and performing internal audits as per approved audit schedule Agree on an appropriate CAPAs and monitor the implementation to a satisfactory conclusion Supporting QA management during regulatory inspections Organizing of preparation meetings and SME trainings Support in Front Office/Back Office as required Responsible for QA aspects of paper inspections Coordinating with Regulator Affairs to provide all required documents Answering queries from regulatory authorities with respect to paper inspections

At 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.

Innovation 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.

• Academic degree in Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences etc

• Excellent communication skills in English and German (fluency in both languages is required)

• Professional appearance and attitude to establish and maintain excellent working relationship with customers

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Ability to work in partnership as an active member of a team and/or cross functional working groups

• Ability to prioritize and manage work to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment

• General knowledge of manufacturing processes and analytical methods

• Competent level of general IT skill (e.g. MS Office) is required

• Experience in auditing chemical/biopharmaceutical processes is an asset