Senior Pharmaceutical Material Specialist (Biotech)
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of.
Join Lonza, where your skills and ambition will fuel our life sciences initiatives. We're growing and seeking a Sr Pharmaceutical Material Specialist to lead our outstanding manufacturing team. This role is integral to our ongoing growth and innovation.
Key responsibilities:
Complete material logistics in a cGMP environment, including receiving, sampling, storage, and distribution of materials.
Manage the transfer, weighing, and kitting of direct materials for manufacturing use.
Handle and ship hazardous materials as required.
Perform data entry into various databases and safely apply material handling equipment.
Adhere to cGMP procedures, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain a clean and safe workplace.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in multiple business and support systems (DCS, POMS, SAP, LIMS, PQS Systems).
Act as a discrepancy and change owner, crafting or revising Standard Operating Procedures.
Operate and train others on material handling equipment like drum lifters and forklifts.
Lead process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodology.
Provide technical and business training, mentoring team members.
Align with cGMP's, SOP's, and policies, showcasing understanding to Inspection Management and regulatory agencies.
Resolve process issues, coordinate with leadership, and communicate effectively within a team environment.
Key requirements:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Proven experience in GMP, GDP warehouse operations.
Expertise in SOPs and SAP WMS/ERP systems.
Strong EHS and GMP awareness.
Ability to successfully implement procedures and train others.
Outstanding communication and decision-making skills.
Proactive about safety and environmental guidelines.
We recognize that attracting, developing and retaining the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the quoted salary range for this position is $64,000-$102,000. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities; while also allowing for differentiation on performance based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at the company between the lower and the middle part of the applicable range. We tailor our offers within the range based on job-related factors, including organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic area and the selected candidate's experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and/or communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. This range is only inclusive of base salary, and base pay is just one component of Lonza's total compensation package for employees. Full-time employees are eligible to receive a performance-related bonus, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.
Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
