Associate Principal Scientist - Analytical Development

Serve as the AD representative on pre‑clinical project teams, coordinating with internal SMEs across all relevant project phases. Own the on‑time, in‑full delivery of assigned project stages and act as the primary point of contact for all customer inquiries related to AD topics. Support the commercial project team in the development of proposals and statements of work. Collaborate closely with process development teams to streamline cross‑department workflows and enable cost‑efficient implementation of project requirements. Act as the SME for designated analytical methods, including data review and interpretation, leading laboratory investigations, and troubleshooting. Identify opportunities for innovation within the area of expertise and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

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. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

• Degree (Bachelor, Master or PhD) in biology, biochemistry or a comparable subject area

• Several years of relevant professional experience

• Experience in protein analysis and binding potency assays (e.g. ELISA, SPR)

• Ideally experience with IT/OT systems for analytical laboratories, such as electronic lab notebooks, Empower, Softmax Pro etc.

• Confident communication in English. German is a plus.