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Lonza · 4 hours ago

Head of QC Microbiology and Environmental Monitoring

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
date10+ years exp

Lonza is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to manufacturing the medicines of tomorrow. The Head of QC Microbiology and Environmental Monitoring will lead a team overseeing the Microbiology and Environmental Monitoring Program, ensuring compliance and effective contamination control strategies.

BiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceutical
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Responsibilities

Lead the QC Microbiology and Environmental Monitoring Program, ensuring detailed execution and compliance
Supervise and mentor the QC Microbiology and Environmental Monitoring teams, encouraging a problem-solving approach
Be responsible for the site environmental monitoring and utility trend program, sharing insights with the Quality Council and advancing adverse trends appropriately
Lead environmental excursion and microbial investigations, implementing timely corrective actions
Prepare audit responses, deviations, and CAPA, ensuring detailed and timely resolutions
Prepare responses to audits and deviations, out of specification/lab investigations, customer complaints, and corrective/preventative actions (CAPA)
Lead strategic projects in line with site and global quality strategy, supporting the Site Quality Plan and deliverables

Qualification

QC Microbiology experienceEnvironmental monitoringPeople managementAseptic manufacturingMODA systemAudit responsesCAPALeadershipProblem-solving

Required

10+ years' QC Microbiology experience
5+ years' people management/leadership experience
Commercial experience in environmental monitoring, in a sterile (aseptic) manufacturing plant, and with MODA system
Bachelor`s degree in science or related field

Preferred

MS or Ph.D. is preferred

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).

Company

Lonza

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Lonza Group supplies products and services to pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.
dateFounded in 1897
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Basel, Basel-Stadt, CHE
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.lonza.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$444.8M
2023-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $444.8M
2020-12-07IPO

Leadership Team

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Wolfgang Wienand
Chief Executive Officer
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Alfons Ehinger
Founder

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