Associate Director - QMS Manager

About the role

The Associate Director - QMS Manager, will lead the maintenance, development, optimisation, and potential upgrade of the Quality Management System (QMS) and the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) training programme at Lonza's Slough site. This role ensures full alignment with Lonza corporate standards and all applicable regulatory requirements, including US FDA and European guidelines, within a multi‑product GMP biotech contract manufacturing environment. You will provide strategic leadership and direction to the department, supporting both short‑ and long‑term planning, while working closely with site leadership and contributing to global Quality Assurance (QA) GMP systems initiatives across Lonza's network. * Qualified Person (QP) status, or active progression toward certification, is highly desirable. 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZaXzPKWEv0&list=PLh3u2rKfWyIfXC2d2O3enUrpMjjJ7DO_x&index=18 What you will get: An agile career and dynamic working culture An inclusive and ethical workplace Compensation programs that recognize high performance A variety of benefits dependant on role and location The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits