Associate Director, QA Logistics Functional Lead 80-100% (f/m/d)

Location: the actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

The QA Logistics group provides key QA oversight and support for the Visp site. This group supports facility utilities, warehousing, and the movement of raw materials and products into, out of, and within facilities. As a Functional Lead, you are expected to provide strategic direction, ensure compliance with GMP and quality requirements, prioritize team activities, and act as the primary escalation point for quality-related risks and operational challenges within the logistics and infrastructure areas. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, leadership, and decision-making to ensure reliable and compliant site operations.

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below.

Benefits in Visp:

What you will do:

• Provide functional leadership for the QA Logistics team, including workload prioritization, coaching, mentoring, and escalation support for team members

• Lead QA oversight for site logistics, warehousing, cold chain, utilities, and infrastructure activities, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements

• Serve as the primary Quality representative and escalation point for quality, compliance, and operational risks within the area of responsibility

• Oversee the management of deviations, CAPAs, change controls, investigations, and risk assessments, ensuring timely and compliant execution

• Drive implementation and sustainability of global and site quality standards, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Represent the QA Logistics function in cross-functional forums, projects, audits, inspections, and operational governance meetings

• Ensure inspection readiness through effective quality oversight, risk management, and promotion of Right First Time principles across the organization

• Foster a strong quality culture and support the professional development of team members while building effective partnerships with internal stakeholders.

What we are looking for:

• Academic degree or equivalent experience in Pharma/ Supply Chain/ Quality or related field

• Significant QA background combined with experience in logistics, warehousing, supply chain, or cold chain operations is required

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and support team members while driving accountability and collaboration

• Solid understanding of GMP requirements, quality systems, and risk-based decision making

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across functions

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with confidence to represent Quality in complex discussions

• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on partnership, continuous improvement, and developing others

• Commitment to quality, compliance, and fostering a strong Right First Time culture

• English (business fluent) required; German - an advantage.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

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