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If you are passionate about cutting-edge process development and want to contribute to life-changing medicines, we would love to hear from you.\nWhat you will get\nAn agile career and dynamic working culture.\nAn inclusive and ethical workplace.\nCompensation programs that recognize high performance.\nA variety of benefits dependent on role and location.\nThe full list of our global benefits can be found here: Visp\nWhat You'll Do\nDevelop, optimize, and scale chemical manufacturing processes for small-molecule APIs and HPAPIs from early clinical development through Process Validation\nPlan, supervise, and evaluate laboratory experiments, ensuring high scientific standards, reliable data generation, and accurate interpretation of results\nPrepare technical reports, presentations, and development documentation to communicate process understanding, results, and recommendations\nTransfer processes to GMP manufacturing facilities and provide technical support as a process expert during production campaigns\nIdentify process risks, troubleshoot complex technical challenges, and implement robust, scalable, and compliant solutions\nCollaborate closely with cross-functional project teams and external customers to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables\nLead, coach, and develop laboratory professionals while driving innovation and continuous improvement within the area of expertise\nWhat We're Looking For\nPh.D. in Chemistry\nIndustrial experience in chemical process development; experience transferring processes to GMP manufacturing is highly preferred\nKnowledge of GMP requirements and experience working in a regulated environment is advantageous\nStrong scientific mindset with the ability to analyze, understand, optimize, and improve chemical processes\nIndependent, structured, and reliable working style combined with excellent collaboration and communication skills\nFluent English skills, both written and spoken; German language skills or a willingness to learn German are required\nPrevious experience leading or mentoring scientific professionals in an industrial environment is considered an advantage\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. 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