Associate Director, Quality Assurance — Portland

The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon (USA). Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing Quality Assurance team in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, strengthening quality systems, and supporting the delivery of life-changing therapies. 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. 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 and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of. 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 for leadership development and career growth • Access to Lonza’s global benefits The full list of our global benefits can also be found at: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits What you will do • Lead Quality Assurance functions, including training, quality systems, and audit readiness • Manage and develop QA teams supporting GMP production and documentation processes • Ensure quality systems remain compliant, effective, and aligned with business needs • Support manufacturing and development teams to meet regulatory and internal standards • Review and approve quality documents, procedures, and specifications • Oversee deviation management, CAPA processes, and stakeholder communication • Support internal audits, client audits, and regulatory inspections What we are looking for • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field • Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including work in CDMO environments • Proven leadership experience managing teams in regulated quality environments • Experience supporting or leading regulatory inspections and audits • Strong knowledge of GMP and quality systems • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders • Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced 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 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.