Director, MSAT

Lonza, Inc.•Bend, OR

29d

About The Position

As Director, MSAT, you will lead technical strategy and capability development for manufacturing processes and equipment, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. This is an opportunity to shape innovation and mentor a high-performing team. Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically. People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Requirements

Advanced experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or technical operations
Proven leadership in managing and developing technical teams
Expertise in process capability, equipment reliability, and GMP compliance
Strong foundation in chemical engineering and statistical analysis
Experience with regulatory inspections and CMC strategy
Ability to collaborate across functions and influence technical decisions
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Responsibilities

Lead technical strategy for processes and equipment across the site
Manage and develop MSAT team members, fostering expertise and growth
Drive process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
Oversee complex investigations and ensure robust CAPA execution
Partner with cross-functional teams to align technical capability with operational needs
Support regulatory inspections and client audits as a senior technical expert
Standardize best practices for validation and process verification