Director, MSAT

🕒 July 31

🦀 Maryland – Remote

🦀 Maryland – Remote

💵 $205.2k - $239.4k / year

⏰ Full Time

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👔 Director

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Lonza

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1897

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🏭 Manufacturing

💰 $444.8M Post-IPO Debt - Lonza on 2023-11

Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Manufacturing

Lonza is a Swiss-based, global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and life sciences company. It provides integrated end-to-end offerings across biologics and small-molecule drug development and manufacturing — including cell line development, process and analytical development, formulation and primary packaging, drug substance and drug product manufacturing, and regulatory/CMC support. Lonza's capabilities span advanced synthesis and APIs (including HPAPIs), bioconjugation and ADCs, specialized modalities such as cell & gene therapies, mRNA/LNP, microbial processes, and capsule and health-ingredient products. Founded in Switzerland in 1897, Lonza describes itself as a pioneer and world leader in the CDMO industry and operates with ~20,000 colleagues across five continents to support pharmaceutical and biotech customers.

📋 Description

• Lead the MSAT workstream for an assigned U.S. growth investment project, ensuring successful process implementation and operational readiness for small molecule manufacturing operations • Develop and execute the process robustness and readiness roadmap, coordinating internal and external stakeholders throughout design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and start-up activities • Provide leadership for process-related commissioning, qualification, validation readiness, start-up activities, and transfer to commercial operations • Own process lifecycle management activities, including process introduction, technology transfer, validation strategy, process monitoring, continuous improvement, and regulatory support • Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Automation, and EHS teams to ensure process requirements are incorporated into facility, equipment, and automation design decisions • Drive technology transfer, process scale-up, and product introduction activities supporting clinical and commercial small molecule manufacturing programs • Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, operational, and project-related risks while ensuring long-term process reliability, compliance, and operational excellence • Build, develop, and lead a high-performing MSAT organization while providing strategic updates, readiness assessments, and recommendations to senior leadership and project governance teams

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related discipline preferred; Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience will also be considered • 12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or API manufacturing, including leadership experience within MSAT, Technical Operations, Process Engineering, or Manufacturing Operations • Demonstrated experience supporting or leading small molecule drug substance manufacturing processes, including process scale-up, technology transfer, process validation, commercial manufacturing support, and lifecycle management and process robustness • Proven experience supporting major capital investment projects, facility start-ups, manufacturing expansions, or large-scale operational growth initiatives • Strong knowledge of GMP manufacturing operations, regulatory requirements, commissioning, qualification, validation, process performance monitoring, technology transfer, and inspection readiness within a small molecule manufacturing environment • Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Automation, Analytical Development, Supply Chain, EHS, Finance, and Project Management organizations • Experience leading technology transfer, process scale-up, and commercialization within a multi-product API manufacturing or CDMO environment, including cross-site product transfers, is preferred. • Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing technical teams while driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and organizational readiness • Excellent communication, strategic planning, and risk management skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership, governance committees, customers, and external stakeholders • Ability and willingness to transition to an East Coast or Midwest U.S. site location as project needs evolve • Willingness and ability to travel to EMEA and NA at approximately 25-30% of the time to meet business objectives.

🏖️ 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).