Lonza
Manufacturing Project Specialist
US - Houston, TX
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago
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About the role
- Manufacturing Project Specialist Houston, TX The actual location of this job is in Houston, TX, US.
- Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
- Requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis, in line with business needs.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive improvement initiatives that align with department KPIs, focusing on quality, cost reduction, efficiency, innovation, on-time delivery, and right-first-time performance.
- Manage and monitor key processes such as CAPAs, planned deviations and change controls, to ensure compliance and timely closure.
- Monitor and support the timely closure of CAPAs and deviations, ensuring proper escalation and follow-up on overdue tasks.
- Support manufacturing readiness, ongoing operations, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Perform other duties/projects as assigned.
- Solid knowledge of process, equipment, cleaning, and computer system validations, with the ability to review and approve protocols and reports, and support new equipment implementation.
- Lead and collaborate through changes with curiosity, ownership and accountability.
Requirements
- 5-10 Years of experience in BioTech, Drug Product Manufacturing
- In-depth technical knowledge of small and large scale (50L, 250L and 2KL) viral vector manufacturing processes particularly in drug product, operations, and equipment
- Experience in technology transfer processes and campaign readiness.
- Strong understanding of batch record procedures and other essential documentation required for manufacturing execution.
- Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to clearly convey technical information.
- Demonstrated ability to manage medium to large sized projects within required timeframes.
Nice to have
- Experience/knowledge in drug product operation and experiences in operation of filler machines preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field (preferred).
Compensation
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
Benefits
- https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.
- Open to learning any new technologies, processes that are required for the role.
Company info
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (MSAT, Engineering, Validation, PD, PM, Supply Chain etc.), customers, and manufacturing suites to develop or update policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Review deviation investigation reports, validation protocols as part of ongoing process and quality control.
- What we are looking for:
- Ability to work inter-departmentally and with customers.
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