About this role
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
Join our Bioprocess DSP Team in Visp as Bioprocess Engineer for MMM MC1 DSP 80-100% (m/f/d) and be part of a world‑class environment where innovation meets purpose. You’ll play a key role in purifying life‑saving therapies while collaborating with talented experts in a dynamic, high-performance setting. If you’re passionate about biotechnology and want to make a real impact, this is your opportunity.
This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
What you’ll get:
- An agile career and dynamic working culture
- An inclusive and ethical workplace
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance
- In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits.
What you’ll do:
- Serve as the Bioprocess Engineer (BPE) for DSP manufacturing operations, ensuring reliable execution of clinical and commercial manufacturing campaigns within safety, quality, and GMP requirements.
- Act as the primary MES and manufacturing systems representative for the assigned DSP area, supporting recipe execution, troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement activities.
- Provide first-line support for DeltaV and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), working closely with Operations, Automation, MSAT, QA, and Technical Support Teams to resolve process and system issues.
- Own, maintain and review electronic Batch Records (eBRs), manufacturing recipes, workflows, and associated GMP documentation to ensure compliance, data integrity, and operational efficiency.
- Lead investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls related to manufacturing systems, batch execution, and process documentation.
- Drive digitalization and process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to simplify workflows, enhance data visibility, and improve manufacturing performance.
- Support process transfers, new product introductions, validation activities, and implementation of manufacturing system enhancements.
- Act as a key interface between Production, Automation, MSAT, QA, and Technical Services to ensure robust and compliant manufacturing operations.
What we are looking for:
- Master's Degree in Biotechnology, (Bio)chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Automation, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline; alternatively, a Bachelor's Degree with relevant biopharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
- Experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing with strong understanding of DSP processes and GMP requirements.
- Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), electronic Batch Records (eBR), and process automation platforms such as DeltaV.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations, troubleshooting process and system-related issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Understanding of data integrity principles, change management, deviation management, and GMP documentation requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across Operations, QA, Automation, MSAT, and Technical Services.
- Excellent communication skills in English; German language skills are considered an advantage.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
About Lonza:
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.