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Role is responsible for coaching and developing team members, project management, risk and escalation management, optimizing resources, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery with high levels of customer satisfaction. This position is based in Lonza Singapore, Science Park Facility.\nThis is an office-first role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week).\nWhat you will get:\nAn agile career and dynamic working culture.\nAn inclusive and ethical workplace.\nCompensation programs that recognize high performance.\nDaily company bus from the MRT location near your home to and from the Tuas site.\nFully paid medical insurance, and option to enroll family members at partially subsidized premiums.\nW hat you will do:\nEnsure strict adherence to EHS and cGMP standards, maintaining high-quality and compliant lab operations.\nLead a team of scientists and analysts performing downstream purification activities, including process development and process characterization.\nManage and schedule resources (team, equipment, systems) to deliver projects aligned with department sales plans.\nAct as SME in key technical areas with growing knowledge of regulatory and IP landscapes.\nOversee documentation, review, and approval of reports/protocols to meet quality and compliance standards.\nPresent data to customers and support business development activities (proposals, presentations, lab tours).\nEnsure GMP compliance and participate in internal/external audits, build strong cross-functional relationships to support project delivery, business objectives and any other duties as assigned by Management.\nWhat we are looking for:\nDegree/PhD in a relevant Science field or Equivalent.\nAdequate experience in downstream Process development or Process characterization or Viral Clearance and be familiar with laboratory scale execution of various techniques including affinity and ion exchange chromatography using the AKTA system, ultrafiltration/diafiltration and viral reduction strategies.\nDemonstrated experience of 2 to 5 years leading a team in a people manager role.\nExperience in Process Characterization, Viral Clearance studies, would be considered advantageous.\nExcellent problem solving and analytical skills.\nGood understanding of cGMP regulations.\nAbout Lonza\nAt 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.\nInnovation 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.\nReady to shape the future of life sciences? 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