Lonza · 1 day ago
Director - Head of Quality Control
Portsmouth, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expLonza is a global leader in life sciences, committed to manufacturing the medicines of tomorrow. The Director - Head of Quality Control will manage all QC activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and driving continuous improvement while overseeing a team focused on operational excellence.
BiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead the QC department, overseeing biochemistry, microbiology, environmental monitoring, raw materials, stability, method transfer, instrument and software qualification, data integrity, sample management, and QC document management
Develop and execute QC strategy aligned with site goals
Ensure compliance with cGMP and safety regulations
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
Support audits and regulatory inspections
Manage QC budget and resource planning
Coach and develop QC staff to enhance performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or equivalent experience
10+ years of QC experience with proven leadership skills
Strong communication and team management abilities
Experience presenting ideas and influencing outcomes
Ability to mentor and lead diverse teams
Commitment to quality, safety, and ethical standards
Comfortable delivering feedback and managing performance
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for career development and internal mobility
Supportive and inclusive work environment
Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources
Flexible working arrangements where applicable
Commitment to employee well-being and safety
Collaborative culture that values innovation and excellence
Company
Lonza
Lonza Group supplies products and services to pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (3)
2022 (1)
2021 (3)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$444.8M2023-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $444.8M
2020-12-07IPO
Leadership Team
Wolfgang Wienand
Chief Executive Officer
Alfons Ehinger
Founder
Recent News
2026-01-07
2026-01-05
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