MSAT Cleaning Expert

MSAT Cleaning Expert

Lonza

Visp, Switzerland

What you will do:

• Own and continuously improve manufacturing cleaning processes and equipment cleaning strategies.
• Develop compliant cleaning concepts in collaboration with QA and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drive standardization and optimization of cleaning processes across manufacturing assets.
• Lead CIP/COP improvement initiatives to enhance process robustness and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate cleaning method development with Manufacturing, QC, R&D, and QA.
• Lead cleaning-related risk assessments and support implementation of resulting actions.
• Support process transfers, manufacturing campaigns, investigations, deviations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as the technical expert for equipment cleaning during customer interactions, audits, and inspections.
• Identify and implement innovative cleaning technologies and industry best practices.
• Ensure activities comply with GMP requirements and approved procedures.

What we are looking for:

• BSc/MSc or PhD in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience (at least 5-10 years) in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and GMP operations.
• Expertise in equipment cleaning processes (at least 3 years), CIP (Clean-In-Place)/COP (Clean-Out-of-Place) systems, process improvement, and manufacturing support.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives and solve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• English fluent, German is nice to have.