Associate Principal Scientist - Analytical Development 80-100% (m/f/d)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the AD representative on pre ‑ clinical project teams, coordinating with internal SMEs across all relevant project phases
• Own the on‑ time, in ‑ full delivery of assigned project stages and act as the primary point of contact for all customer inquiries related to AD topics
• Support the commercial project team in the development of proposals and statements of work
• Collaborate closely with process development teams to streamline cross‑ department workflows and enable cost ‑ efficient implementation of project requirements
• Act as the SME for designated analytical methods, including data review and interpretation, leading laboratory investigations, and troubleshooting
• Identify opportunities for innovation within the area of expertise and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree (Bachelor, Master or PhD) in biology, biochemistry or a comparable subject area
• Several years of relevant professional experience
• Experience in protein analysis, physical‑ chemical methods (e.g. HPLC, LC ‑ MS, icIEF), biochemical assays (e.g. ELISA, SPR), and/or molecular biology techniques (e.g. qPCR)
• Ideally experience with IT/OT systems for analytical laboratories, such as electronic lab notebooks, Empower, Softmax Pro etc.
• Confident communication in English. German is a plus.
• About Lonza:
• Ready to shape the future of life sciences?

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. Join our team as an Associate Principal Scientist - Analytical Development 80-100% (m/f/d) in Visp and help ensure the quality and safety of tomorrow's medicines. In this hands-on, site-based role, you'll apply advanced analytical technologies, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive high-impact projects in a dynamic, innovative environment. If you're passionate about science and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. 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'll get: An agile career and dynamic working 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 in Visp can be found on https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi

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