Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Lonza is one of the world's leading suppliers to the pharmaceutical, healthcare and life science industries. Its products and services span its customers’ needs from research to final product manufacture. Lonza is the global leader in the production and support of active pharmaceutical ingredients both chemically as well as biotechnologically. Biopharmaceuticals are one of the key growth drivers of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Lonza has strong capabilities in large and small molecules, peptides, amino acids and niche bioproducts, which play an important role in the development of novel medicines and healthcare products. Lonza is a leader in cell-based research, endotoxin detection and cell therapy manufacturing. Lonza is also a leading provider of value chemical and biotech ingredients to the nutrition, hygiene, preservation, agro and personal care markets.

The company's successes stem from excellence as a sustainable competitive advantage: continuously improving best practices by retaining the talent vital for the competencies required. In an environment that fosters personal and professional growth, this is where you could realise your potential.

Position: QA Manager
Work Location: Across Singapore

Responsibilities:
You will provide leadership in the Quality Assurance Department leading and supporting manufacturing operations to achieve high quality and in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsible for quality functions for plant wide systems/processes to include support to manufacturing areas, finished product sampling and release, batch sheet reviews, compliant management, internal and external audits. Ensure cGMP compliance oversight for all areas.

• Primary contact with customer and interface with external auditing authorities, including notified bodies for all matters related to our quality system and product manufacturing compliance.
• Ensure all Quality Operations documentations are properly implemented and documented.
• Review and approve changes, deviations, CAPAs and SOPs.
• Lead and train the quality teams to achieve quality goals.
• Responsible for resource planning to meet present and future needs.
• Implement and maintain the GMP Readiness Program.

Requirements:

• University Degree in relevant science discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical or related industry.
• At least 2 years managerial experience in a Quality function.
• Able to make strategic and sound decisions on quality matters.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Extensive and working knowledge of GMP requirements and quality management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational and planning skills in implementing systems or projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently ensuring timely completion.

To Apply:
Please, use the following "Apply Online" link below and apply via our recruiting system. (Note: browse with latest Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome to get the best view).

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Closing Date: 3 February 2012

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