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Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.\nWe are expanding our process development team for Bioconjugates in Visp! Therefore, we are looking for a highly skilled biochemist, organic chemist, or scientist in a related subject with a strong interest in working in the interdisciplinary environment of chemically modified biomolecules. In our team, you are responsible to plan, monitor, and manage projects for external customers as project leader/senior scientist for process development of bioconjugates. You are also responsible for the transfer of these processes into our GMP production facilities and support there manufacturing as a technical expert.\nWe are looking for you if you are a great team player, have the necessary skillset, and like contributing to bring this promising class of highly complex biopharmaceuticals to the patient!\nThis is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.\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:\nWhat you'll do:\nDevelop scalable processes for antibody drug conjugates, non-cytotoxic modified antibodies or other bioconjugates for external customers \nPlan, supervise and evaluate laboratory experiments in close collaboration with laboratory team \nPresent results internally as well as externally \nCollaborate within Lonza's multifunctional project teams and with external customers \nLead process development projects for preclinical programs and serve as the primary on-site interface for customers \nAnticipate, evaluate and implement trends and innovations in the area of expertise \nWhat we are looking for:\nPhD in life sciences, ideally with a multidisciplinary background relevant for the bioconjugation field \nProcess development experience \nExcellent communication skills and soft skills to build solid relationships \nStrong team player \nStructured, focused and well-organized working attitude; open-minded for new ideas and suggestions; agile, highly motivated and dynamic; solution-oriented \nFluent in English, German is a plus\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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