Manager, MSAT Process Lead

Lonza • Walkersville, MD

1d • $118,000 - $200,000 • Remote

About The Position

As the MSAT Process Lead, you will define and drive process technology strategy for a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. You will play a key role in facility design, technology selection, and startup, ensuring scalable, efficient, and GMP-compliant manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in MSAT, process engineering, or technical operations within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environment
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
• Strong expertise in process equipment, PAT, and manufacturing technologies
• Experience in bioconjugates and/or advanced synthesis (e.g., complex biologics, ADCs, or small molecule processes)
• Proven ability to translate product requirements into scalable manufacturing solutions
• Experience supporting facility startup, commissioning, and tech transfer
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including production modeling and process evaluation
• Familiarity with automation systems, process control strategies, and data integrity principles
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including customer-facing experience
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across functions and influence decision-making
• Willingness and ability to travel to EMEA and NA at approximately 25-30% of the time to meet business objectives

Responsibilities

• Define and support process technology strategy aligned with product and facility needs
• Lead selection and implementation of process equipment and process analytical technology (PAT)
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to understand product requirements, including critical quality attributes (CQAs), process parameters, and scale-up considerations
• Develop production models (throughput, cycle times, capacity) to support facility design and operational planning
• Evaluate and recommend technology solutions, balancing performance, cost, flexibility, and compliance
• Provide technical input into user requirement specifications (URS), process flow diagrams, and equipment layouts
• Partner with automation and OT teams to integrate process control and PAT strategies
• Support commissioning and qualification activities, including FAT and SAT
• Interface with stakeholders throughout design, construction, and startup phases

Benefits

• Performance-related bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager