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Lonza · 2 hours ago

Head of Quality Control

positionVacaville, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$179K/yr - $305K/yr
date10+ years exp

Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. They are seeking a Head of Quality Control to manage all QC activities, ensuring a safe and controlled work environment while overseeing various quality control processes and team development initiatives.

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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
Lead team development initiatives while designing and executing comprehensive Quality Control strategies to ensure operational excellence
Ensure compliance with cGMP and safety regulations
Support audits and regulatory inspections
Manage QC budget and resource planning
Coach and develop QC staff to enhance performance

Qualification

Quality Control leadershipCGMP complianceBiochemistry expertiseMicrobiology expertiseBudget managementData integrityTeam managementPerformance managementCommunication skillsMentoring abilities

Required

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or relevant field
10+ years of QC experience with proven operational 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

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

Company

Lonza

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

H1B Sponsorship

Lonza has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2022 (1)
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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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