At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex projects and provide expert scientific guidance in bioprocessing.
- Company: Join a global leader in biologics with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for global recognition and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the biotech field while working with top experts.
- Qualifications: BSc in relevant fields and extensive experience in biologics.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Location: Slough
Travel: Up to 20% of your time would be required for travel
Role and responsibilities
- As a senior member of the Global Process Development (GPD) team, this role provides expert scientific leadership across Lonza’s global Biologics network, supporting technical challenges and driving the implementation of strategic technology programmes across the network.
- The position leads complex, multi‑disciplinary projects with a high degree of autonomy, influencing business decisions and ensuring successful delivery through matrixed teams.
- As a globally recognised subject matter expert, the role holder applies deep technical knowledge to troubleshoot challenges, monitor network‑wide process performance, and shape scientific and technical direction at a global level.
- Provide in-depth technical / CMC support to internal project teams and customers.
- Manage complex multi‑disciplinary projects across the Lonza network with minimal direction, providing recommendations that shape business decisions.
- Lead matrix teams across functions and sites to deliver successful project outcomes.
- Be externally and globally recognised as a subject matter expert in multiple areas of upstream, downstream or bioconjugation.
- Deliver a portfolio of projects on time and within budget using lean project management, with strong escalation, communication, documentation and risk management.
- Monitor technical performance across the network, identifying and addressing areas of misalignment.
- Contribute to Lonza’s strategic direction to support business growth and new product introduction.
What we are looking for
- BSc in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
- Extensive experience in biologics / bioprocessing.
- Deep expertise in: Mammalian cell culture (CHO), GMP facing experience, Fed-batch and/or perfusion systems.
- Proven technical leadership experience.
- Strong communication skills (able to influence stakeholders).
- Experience supporting early/late-stage.
Global Senior Principal Scientist – USP employer: Lonza
At Lonza, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our Slough location provides a vibrant environment where employees can thrive, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the biopharmaceutical sector. We are committed to supporting our team members through comprehensive benefits and a strong emphasis on work-life balance, making Lonza a truly rewarding place to advance your career as a Global Senior Principal Scientist.
We think you need these skills to ace Global Senior Principal Scientist – USP
Scientific Leadership
Technical Knowledge
Project Management
Biologics Expertise
Mammalian Cell Culture (CHO)
GMP Experience
Fed-Batch Systems
