About this role
In this role as Manager of Analytical Chemistry based in Bend, Oregon, you will lead a high-performing team ensuring quality, compliance, and continuous improvement in a dynamic GMP environment. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families. The position is fully site-based to support technical precision in medicine manufacturing.
You will build and manage daily laboratory schedules while reviewing and approving analytical test documentation and reports. The role includes representing the team during client audits and regulatory inspections. Projects and continuous improvement tasks are assigned and tracked to meet operational needs.
Working together on site enables close, real-time collaboration within Lonza’s global life sciences operations across five continents. The environment values integrity, respect, and professionalism while supporting medicines of the highest quality and safety standards. Everyone’s ideas contribute to improving millions of lives.
Opportunities exist to lead and develop high-performing teams with exposure to strategic site initiatives and growth projects. Lonza offers an agile career path in an inclusive workplace that recognizes high performance through compensation programs and global benefits access.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field.
- Experience leading teams in a pharmaceutical QC environment.
- Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and documentation standards.
- Ability to lead with integrity, respect, and professionalism.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Build and manage daily laboratory schedules to meet operational needs.
- Review and approve analytical test documentation and reports.
- Represent the team during client audits and regulatory inspections.
- Assign projects and continuous improvement tasks, tracking progress.
- Lead team performance, development, and training compliance.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance performance.
- Support capital investment (CAPEX) and site growth initiatives.
Benefits
- An agile career and dynamic working culture.
- An inclusive and ethical workplace.
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Access to Lonza’s global benefits program.
- Opportunities to lead and develop high-performing teams.
- Exposure to strategic site initiatives and growth projects.
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