Lonza America Inc

Manufacturing Project Specialist

Lonza America Inc$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
  • 5–7 years of experience in biotechnology or a similar manufacturing environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
  • Effective planning, time management, and organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with SAP is an advantage
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

  • Lead manufacturing readiness activities for production campaigns
  • Review and approve manufacturing documents, including SOPs, batch records, and validation protocols
  • Collaborate with teams to develop and improve manufacturing processes and procedures
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to support successful execution
  • Manage improvement projects from concept through completion
  • Support document creation and accuracy using analysis, dry runs, and mock set-ups
  • Represent Manufacturing in meetings and communicate progress, risks, and updates

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and project leadership
  • A supportive, team-oriented work environment
  • The opportunity to contribute to life-changing products and therapies
  • A culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Full Job Description

Manufacturing Project Specialist

Location: Portsmouth, NH, USA

The Manufacturing Project Specialist is responsible for ensuring manufacturing readiness across production suites and support areas. You will lead planning, coordination, and execution activities to support safe, compliant, and efficient campaign delivery. Working cross-functionally, you will partner with internal teams, customers, and subject matter experts to ensure manufacturing is set up for success.

What you will get

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and project leadership
  • A supportive, team-oriented work environment
  • The opportunity to contribute to life-changing products and therapies
  • A culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What you will do

  • Lead manufacturing readiness activities for production campaigns
  • Review and approve manufacturing documents, including SOPs, batch records, and validation protocols
  • Collaborate with teams to develop and improve manufacturing processes and procedures
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to support successful execution
  • Manage improvement projects from concept through completion
  • Support document creation and accuracy using analysis, dry runs, and mock set-ups
  • Represent Manufacturing in meetings and communicate progress, risks, and updates

What we are looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
  • 5–7 years of experience in biotechnology or a similar manufacturing environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
  • Effective planning, time management, and organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with SAP is an advantage
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.

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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