Associate Director, Quality Assurance

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

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 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 you to be part of.

We're looking for an Associate Director, Quality Assurance to provide strategic quality leadership at our Bend site. In this role, you will lead critical quality programs, develop high-performing teams, and help ensure the delivery of life-changing therapies that positively impact patients around the world.

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.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities to lead and develop talented quality professionals.
• Exposure to cross-functional and global quality initiatives.
• Access to Lonza's comprehensive benefits programs.

What you will do

• Lead and oversee the site's Quality Assurance Management System to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Serve as the primary Quality Assurance contact for site quality systems and quality-related activities.
• Oversee investigations, change controls, and CAPAs to ensure timely and compliant execution.
• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Assurance team members to build a high-performing organization.
• Support client and regulatory audits and help maintain an inspection-ready environment.
• Partner with clients, project teams, and site stakeholders to drive quality initiatives and achieve business objectives.
• Lead risk-based quality strategies and continuous improvement projects that support operational excellence.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related field.
• 10+ years of quality assurance experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industry.
• Experience leading quality teams and developing high-performing employees.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Experience with FDA regulations, including CFR Parts 11, 210, 211, and 820.
• Proven ability to manage quality systems, investigations, change controls, and CAPA programs.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

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.