Manufacturing Project Specialist

Lonza • Portsmouth, NH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Project Specialist is responsible for ensuring manufacturing readiness across production suites and support areas. You will lead planning, coordination, and execution activities to support safe, compliant, and efficient campaign delivery. Working cross-functionally, you will partner with internal teams, customers, and subject matter experts to ensure manufacturing is set up for success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
• 5–7 years of experience in biotechnology or a similar manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
• Effective planning, time management, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for production campaigns
• Review and approve manufacturing documents, including SOPs, batch records, and validation protocols
• Collaborate with teams to develop and improve manufacturing processes and procedures
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to support successful execution
• Manage improvement projects from concept through completion
• Support document creation and accuracy using analysis, dry runs, and mock set-ups
• Represent Manufacturing in meetings and communicate progress, risks, and updates

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and project leadership
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment
• The opportunity to contribute to life-changing products and therapies
• A culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

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