CMC Lead

Lonza•Bend, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of. Lonza is seeking a Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) Lead to join our team in Bend, OR. As the CMC Lead, Bioavailability Enhancement, you will leverage your expertise in pharmaceutics, chemistry, material science, and engineering to address challenges in oral drug delivery, formulation, process development, and manufacturing. You will guide crossfunctional product development teams across a portfolio of client programs, driving work plans aligned with scientific hypotheses and project objectives. You will evaluate data, make informed tactical and strategic decisions, and adapt development plans to ensure successful program progression. What you will get: A dynamic, agile work environment. An inclusive, ethical company culture. Competitive compensation aligned with performance. Medical, dental, and vision benefits. Opportunities to lead project teams, shape strategy, and approve SME‑generated work plans that support project hypotheses and milestones.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in chemistry, engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related discipline.
Extensive experience in drug development or related field, including relevant graduate school experience.
Strong background in Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) activities required to advance oral drug products through clinical development.
Experience with spray drying, hot melt extrusion, and other oral drug product and bioavailability‑enhancing technologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading oral drug delivery programs is highly preferred.
Advanced understanding of analytical techniques used for oral drug products and intermediates, especially those involving amorphous formulations.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with clients and internal subject matter experts to establish problem statements and define program strategy.
Resolve cross functional technical issues at the project level.
Support GMP manufacturing by participating in activities, such as: development study design and execution, training, clinical tech transfer, investigation support, product commercialization and ongoing product support, equipment design and qualification, and change control.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans to ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to client expectations.
Ensure timely, high quality delivery of technical progress reports.
Take accountability for both technical and financial project success, working closely with internal SMEs.
Ensure the technical quality of deliverables and contribute to the strength of client relationships.
Provide performance feedback to Line Managers regarding SMEs and project team members.
Represent Lonza’s expertise at conferences, webinars, client meetings, and through publications, as applicable.
Address unique, complex problems with broad business impact.
Analyze internal and external business trends and recommend solutions.