Lonza America Inc

Associate Director, Quality Assurance

Lonza America Inc$100K — $130K *
Bend, OR 97701In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
  • Significant experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
  • Compliance and Regulatory experience required
  • Prior Management experience required
  • Strong leadership, writing, and communication skills
  • Independent, self-motivated, and organized with multitasking ability
  • Team-oriented with a collaborative spirit

Responsibilities

  • Assist in internal and external audits as QA subject matter expert
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations and train personnel on cGMPs
  • Evaluate compliance of regulated activities in drug development and cGMP
  • Report regulatory departures during audits and inspections
  • Develop workflows and metrics to track compliance and efficiency
  • Manage aspects of Quality Assurance and Management System
  • Supervise QA staff responsible for quality system documents

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career ownership and professional growth
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Contribution to impactful life sciences projects
  • Involvement in improving lives globally
  • Ethical business practices and responsibility to the environment
Full Job Description
The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon (USA). Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing Quality Assurance team in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, strengthening quality systems, and supporting the delivery of life-changing therapies.

This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get
  • An agile career and dynamic working culture
  • An inclusive and ethical workplace
  • Compensation programs that recognize high performance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Opportunities for leadership development and career growth
  • Access to Lonza's global benefits

The full list of our global benefits can also be found at: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do
  • Lead Quality Assurance functions, including training, quality systems, and audit readiness
  • Manage and develop QA teams supporting GMP production and documentation processes
  • Ensure quality systems remain compliant, effective, and aligned with business needs
  • Support manufacturing and development teams to meet regulatory and internal standards
  • Review and approve quality documents, procedures, and specifications
  • Oversee deviation management, CAPA processes, and stakeholder communication
  • Support internal audits, client audits, and regulatory inspections
What we are looking for
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
  • Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including work in CDMO environments
  • Proven leadership experience managing teams in regulated quality environments
  • Experience supporting or leading regulatory inspections and audits
  • Strong knowledge of GMP and quality systems
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment

About Lonza America Inc

Lonza America Inc is a subsidiary of Lonza Group, a Swiss multinational company that provides products and services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and specialty ingredients markets. Lonza America Inc is responsible for the North American market and offers a range of products and services, including custom manufacturing, research and development, and quality control testing. The company has a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Lonza America Inc was founded in 1897 and has since grown to become a leading provider of products and services in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Learn more about Lonza America Inc
Size
16,218 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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