CMC Lead

The location of this job is in Bend, Oregon (USA). Relocationassistanceis available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciencesoperatingacross five continents. While we work in science,there’sno magic formulatohow we do it. Our greatest scientific solutionistalented 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. Andthat’sthe kind of work we want to be part of.

Lonza is seeking a Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) Leadto join our team in Bend, OR.

As theCMC Lead, Bioavailability Enhancement, you willleverageyourexpertisein pharmaceutics, chemistry, material science, and engineering to address challenges in oral drug delivery, formulation, process development, and manufacturing. You will guidecrossfunctionalproduct development teams across a portfolio of client programs, driving work plans aligned with scientific hypotheses and projectobjectives. You will evaluate data, make informed tactical and strategic decisions, and adapt development plans to ensure successful program progression.

What you will get:

• A dynamic, agile work environment.

• An inclusive, ethical company culture.

• Competitive compensation aligned with performance.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Opportunities to lead project teams, shape strategy, and approve SME‑generated work plans that support project hypotheses and milestones.

What you will do:

• Collaboratewith clients and internal subject matter experts toestablishproblem statements and define program strategy. 

• Resolve cross functional technical issues at the project level. 

• Support GMP manufacturing byparticipatingin activities,such as:development study design and execution, training, clinical tech transfer, investigation support, product commercialization and ongoing product support, equipment design and qualification, and change control.

• Develop andmaintaindetailed project plans to ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to client expectations. 

• Ensuretimely,high qualitydelivery of technical progress reports. 

• Take accountability for both technical and financial project success, working closely with internal SMEs. 

• Ensure the technical quality of deliverables and contribute to the strength of client relationships. 

• Provide performance feedback to Line Managers regarding SMEs and project team members.

• Represent Lonza’sexpertiseat conferences, webinars, client meetings,and throughpublications, as applicable. 

• Address unique, complex problems with broad business impact. 

• Analyze internal and external business trends and recommend solutions.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in chemistry, engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, ora relateddiscipline.

• Extensive experience in drug development or related field, including relevant graduate school experience. Experience leading oraldrug deliveryprograms is highlypreferred.

• Advanced understanding of analytical techniques used for oral drug products and intermediates, especially those involving amorphous formulations.

• Strong background in Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) activitiesto advance oral drug products through clinical development.

• Experience with spray drying, hot melt extrusion, and other oral drugproductand bioavailability‑enhancing technologies.

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Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment.

Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developingnew ideasin life sciences. In return, we offerthe satisfactionthat comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individualswith disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.