Lonza

QualityControlManager

€84–118k Verviers, Belgium FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Quality Control Manager at Lonza. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Supervise the QC site support team. Ensure timely release of finished products”

What You'll Achieve.

timely release of finished products; timely release of raw materials; maintaining full compliance with Lonza quality standards; strengthening their autonomy; efficient operations

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

analyze out-of-spec results; direct investigations; define clear technical pathways; interpret complex data; solve problems; make sound decisions

Eligibility Requirements

Relocation assistance is provided

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Fluency in English and French, laboratory experience with QC methodologies in chemistry, Proven leadership and team-management experience, Solid understanding of GMP and ISO standards

Nice to Have

experience in sterility testing, GPT, mycoplasma testing, microbial identification, environmental monitoring, bioburden, endotoxin testing, cleaning validation, growth promotion, Working knowledge of SAP, Working knowledge of TrackWise

What You'll Do.

Supervise the QC site support team

Ensure timely release of finished products

Ensure timely release of raw materials

Oversee product testing activities

Oversee release activities

Provide technical support

Analyze out-of-spec results

Direct investigations

Define technical pathways

Develop and mentor a team

Strengthen team autonomy

Foster a culture of continuous improvement

Lead and organise the QC department

Manage departmental budgets

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

close, real-time collaboration; work together in person; develop a team of 15–20 technicians; guide, mentor, and develop technical staff; work together every day

Process & Methodology

managing complex tasks, managing complex projects

Full Job Description

**Job Title:** Quality Control Manager **Location:** Verviers Relocation assistance is provided for the successful candidate. **The role:** The Quality Control (QC) Manager, will supervise the QC site support team to ensure the timely release of finished products and raw materials while maintaining full compliance with Lonza quality standards. You will oversee product testing and release activities, ensuring effective planning, coordination, and technical guidance across the team. A key part of the role involves providing strong technical support by analysing out‑of‑spec results, directing investigations, and defining clear technical pathways. You will also be responsible for developing and mentoring a team of 15–20 technicians, strengthening their autonomy in managing investigations, CAPAs, and equipment maintenance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 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](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DwZaXzPKWEv0%26list%3DPLh3u2rKfWyIfXC2d2O3enUrpMjjJ7DO_x%26index%3D18&data=05%7C02%7Canthony.alexandrou%40lonza.com%7C54bb273ad4ed4fb172f408deb4efdbfd%7C44a3f7ad8e4c406b9d15d4ee6477c700%7C1%7C0%7C639147139484740156%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GaNzmxgnYrhvFoXDucUs6EicQBo4C6fEyHBf47WT6Po%3D&reserved=0) 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 will get:** * An agile career and dynamic working culture * An inclusive and ethical workplace * C

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