Associate Principle QA Specialist
Location: Slough
This role plays a key part in maintaining high-quality standards across a wide range of studies and operational activities. You will help strengthen our culture of quality, support continuous improvement, and ensure that our processes meet GMP and global regulatory expectations.
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What you will get
An agile career supported by a dynamic working culture
An inclusive and ethical workplace
Compensation programs that recognize high performance
A variety of benefits dependent on role and location
Explore all global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits
What you will do
Provide hands-on review, approval, and support for deviations, CAPAs, change controls, investigations, and OOS records
Review QA activities for MSAT studies, pilot studies, and development projects
Oversee QC activities, including method validation, reference standards, and stability studies
Manage and escalate critical compliance issues through the QMS
Perform audit trail reviews and lead area walkthroughs to identify and resolve compliance gaps
Audit raw data, protocols, and validation reports for GMP compliance
Support continuous improvement initiatives across Operations, QC, MSAT, and Development Services
What we are looking for
BSc/BEng in a scientific discipline or equivalent proven experience
Strong GMP expertise with practical experience in deviations, CAPAs, change control, investigations, audit trails, and data review
Hands-on QA skills, including the ability to provide real-time support across multiple teams
Experience maintaining inspection readiness and leading internal process audits
Ability to communicate clearly and mentor colleagues on GMP expectations and quality practices
A proactive, collaborative mindset with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.
