Associate Principal Scientist Analytical Project Lead 12 months fix-term contract 80-100%

What you will do:

• Lead analytical discussions with customers and interface with subject Matter Experts (SME) representing all DPS Analytics groups
• Ensure project timelines and deliverables are visible and maintained in relevant planning tools
• Oversee delivery of analytical milestones by liaising with relevant DPS Analytics executional groups
• Support Project Leads with analytical SOWs and engage with SMEs as well as amendments team as required
• Set-up strategy for DPS analytical programs: Control strategy, specifications, analytical method lifecycle, platform methods/ product-specific methods
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of assigned molecules as well as method strategy, industry issues/trends and pharmacopeia
• Manage development and evaluation of analytical methods and technologies to support formulation development and Drug Product testing (GMP and non-GMP, specifically including HPLC and CE purity methods, content by UV, color, clarity and opalescence, pH, osmolality, extractable volume, CCI, visual inspection).
• Contribute to the design and set up of analytical development processes across DPS
• Adhere to cGMP regulations as required
• What we are looking for:
• PhD degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field
• Work experience in analytical development and/or QC, preferably with cGMP experience
• Very good working knowledge in all relevant analytical techniques
• Experience with parenteral dosage forms and protein analytics
• Ability to interpret complex analytical data
• Capability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent communication, reporting and scientific skills
• Experience with analytical lifecycle for biotechnology products, CMC requirements for regulatory filings and working in a matrix organization highly desired
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
• 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.