Lead Scientist (Method Validation)

Lead Scientist focuses on leading multiple validation studies and complex projects to meet scientific objectives and agreed timelines.

What the role involves

• Leading multiple validation studies and complex projects to meet scientific objectives and agreed timelines.
• Provide expert scientific guidance and training to junior team members.
• Communicate progress and escalate challenges to managers, project teams and customers.
• Leading troubleshooting and out‑of‑specification investigations.
• Review and improve protocols, SOPs, presentations and reports.
• Build strong customer relationships by representing Lonza’s scientific capabilities.

Confirmed role details

• As a Lead Scientist (Method Validation), you will play a key role in delivering complex validation studies that support batch release testing and customer programs.
• Guide scientific work, mentor technical teams, and help drive innovation across Method Validation.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.