Lonza

Associate Director – Material Excellence, Single Use Technologies & Raw Materials

US - Portsmouth, NH · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 25 days ago

ComplianceProject ManagementSupply ChainProcurementGMPLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Cross-Site Process Governance: Drive structural harmonization of material standards across all operational sites to eliminate decentralized "local recipes," ensuring consistent application, reducing SKU complexity, and minimizing localized exceptions or manufacturing deviations.
Strategic Sourcing & Risk Mitigation: Partner directly with Global Procurement and Quality to strengthen supplier assurance frameworks, managing technical assessments for second-sourcing initiatives and alternate material qualifications.
Global Change Control Ownership: Own, author, and govern global change controls relating to material specifications and optimization initiatives to ensure seamless, compliant execution.
Investigation Advisory: Provide advanced cross-functional technical guidance on raw material and single-use processing deviations, collaborating with local Manufacturing, MSAT, and Validation teams to drive comprehensive root-cause resolutions.
Matrix Leadership & Accountability: Strong capability to lead, align, and hold disparate cross-functional networks (Site MSAT, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement) accountable to global standards through a dotted-line relationship structure rather than formal line authority.

This must be accompanied by detailed application knowledge of polymeric materials and single-use systems in a life science context.
Proven capacity to influence peers outside of your direct department is essential.
Must be comfortable bringing diverse groups together, speaking authoritatively, navigating healthy pushback, and skillfully overcoming internal resistance to ensure execution discipline and full implementation.
Sourcing & Qualification Mastery: Deep technical proficiency in raw material characterization, single-use component assembly validation, and establishing defensible material specifications aligned with global compendia.
Program Management & Systems: Strong project management capabilities with a track record of executing complex standardization programs simultaneously.
Familiarity with global data management platforms, Master Data frameworks, and technical reporting workflows is beneficial.
5-10 years of advanced material science, MSAT, QC/QA, or Operations experience within a cGMP pharmaceutical or bioprocess manufacturing setting.

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength.
With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally c onnected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences?
Associate Director - Material Excellence, SU Technologies Expert & Raw Materials
An agile career and dynamic working culture
An inclusive and ethical workplace
Advance Lonza's SUA lifecycle frameworks, standardizing tech transfer requirements, component mapping, and supplier alignment criteria.

Minimal travel required (typically limited to 1-2 times per year for corporate alignment, network meetings, or specialized training).

https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.
Medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as PTO and more
Maintain total alignment with evolving global pharmacopoeias and health authority expectations, directly supporting corporate client and regulatory inspections as technical lead.

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