Associate Director, Technology Transfer 80-100%

The actual location of this job is in Stein, AG, Switzerland . Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. Step into the role of Senior Technology Transfer Lead in Global MSAT Drug Product , driving and guiding complex end‑to‑end drug product transfers from development through PPQ, regulatory filing, inspection readiness, and commercial launch. As the process owner, you’ll lead harmonization and standardization across sites while overseeing process setup, scale‑up, GMP change management, and on‑site technical support during execution. Serving as the primary technical contact, you’ll guide manufacturing strategy, ensure compliance with global standards, and enable the seamless transfer and implementation of high-complexity and high‑impact projects. Check out Your Career in Drug Product Services at Lonza ! What you will get: An agile career and a dynamic work culture. A highly collaborative environment that fosters teamwork and inclusion An inclusive and ethical workplace. Compensation programs that recognize high performance. In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below. Benefits in Stein: What you will do: Manage, drive and guide high‑complexity and high-impact drug product commercial transfers from New Product Introduction to PPQ, regulatory filing, pre-approval health authority inspections and first commercial launch. Act as global Subject Matter Expert for Process Technology Transfer, shaping technical strategy, ensuring global standard alignment, and driving customer‑centric excellence across sites and product lifecycles. Provide technical authority and act as senior escalation point for complex technical challenges, provide tech transfer leadership for late‑phase and commercial programs. Serve as the primary technical point of contact for all technology‑transfer‑related manufacturing topic of assigned projects within internal and customer project teams. Define and monitor project scope, timing and progress of assigned stages. Lead process setup, scale‑up, and implementation activities at GMP drug product manufacturing sites, including on‑site technical support during batch execution. Responsible for new product introduction, process implementation, process control strategy and technical transfer and process validation documentation of assigned projects, including review of dossier modules for regulatory filing. Drive GMP change management strategy of assigned projects as well as initiate and manage GMP change control in system. Lead and support critical GMP product / process deviations and corresponding implementation of corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs). Ensure all activities are performed according to current standards (Good Manufacturing Practice, Health Safety Environment, Regulatory etc.). What we are looking for: MSc or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related field. Proven ability to translate scientific depth into strategic decision‑making. Industry-leading expertise in biotech/pharma/CDMO; drug product development, technology transfer, aseptic product manufacture of protein drug products, lyophilization process highly desirable and/or manufacturing experience in prefilled syringes. Demonstrated ability to influence platform strategy and drive innovation within complex operational environments. Deep knowledge of GMP, regulatory expectations, and CMC requirements for late‑stage and commercial biologics. Exceptional capability in translating program objectives into robust operational manufacturing processes. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and supervisory skills with the ability to influence at senior and executive levels. Strong command of risk management and scenario planning. Exemplary planning and organizing skills, including project management, risk management, interpretation and communication of complex scientific data, technical writing skills. Proven experience driving manufacturing strategy, resolving high‑impact technical issues, and overseeing cross‑site initiatives. Excellent communication skills and command of English both written and oral. German is an advantage. About Lonza 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. Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.