Associate Director, Quality Assurance

The 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 to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big or small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of. 

Lonza Pharma & Biotech is looking for an Associate Director, Quality Assurance to join our team in Bend, OR. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing QA team and ensure compliance across pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. Your work will help shape processes that improve lives worldwide. 

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.

What you will do:

• Lead QA functions including training, quality systems, compliance documentation, and audit readiness. 

• Supervise QA staff across GMP production and document lifecycle control. 

• Ensure procedures and systems remain compliant, effective, and aligned with organizational needs. 

• Support GMP manufacturing and development teams to meet regulatory standards and internal policies. 

• Review and approve documents, procedures, and specifications impacting product quality. 

• Oversee deviation management, CAPA processes, and communication with internal and external partners. 

• Support internal audits, client audits, and regulatory inspections. 

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 

• 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, including 5 years in CDMO environments. 

• 5 years of supervisory or management experience. 

• Experience hosting and managing FDA audits. 

• Strong communication skills and the ability to present information effectively. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines. 

• Skills in training development, curriculum management, and documentation systems. 

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.