QC Project Lead

The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead quality control projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance, coordinating cross-functional activities, 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.

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

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 professional growth and development
• 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 planning and coordination of QC projects, including timelines, workflows, risks, and deliverables
• Collaborate with analytical development, customers, and internal teams on validation and method transfer activities
• Manage change controls, deviations, and laboratory investigations to ensure compliance
• Support QC operations by troubleshooting technical challenges and assisting analysts
• Prepare, review, and maintain cGMP documentation, including SOPs, protocols, and reports
• Communicate project progress and escalate risks or issues as needed
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives within QC

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific field with relevant experience
• Strong expertise in analytical chemistry and quality control environments
• Knowledge of GMP regulations and quality systems
• Experience with QC systems such as MasterControl or similar platforms
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across teams
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain a proactive, solutions-focused approach

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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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.