[Hiring] Compliance Auditor @Lonza

Role Description

This role involves significant international travel (50–60%) across global manufacturing sites and operational facilities.

As a Corporate Compliance Auditor, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding Lonza’s license to operate by driving compliance excellence and mitigating quality risks worldwide. Acting as a trusted technical advisor, you will design, plan, and execute high-impact corporate cGMP audits across a diverse global footprint—spanning biologics, cell and gene therapies, sterile drug products, APIs, medical devices, and hardware/software operations.

In this high-visibility global role, you will partner directly with manufacturing sites to elevate standards, navigate complex regulatory landscapes, and ensure continuous inspection readiness.

Qualifications

• Mandatory previous experience as a Health Authority Inspector with the MHRA or HPRA (Ireland) carrying out cGMP inspections.
• 10+ years of cGMP QA/auditing experience paired with an MSc (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, or a related field.

Requirements

• Lead, plan, and execute global corporate cGMP compliance audits across diverse sites, including biologics, cell/gene therapies, sterile products, and APIs.
• Advise sites on regulatory compliance, risk assessment, remediation strategies, and health authority inspection preparation.
• Perform supplier assessments and act as the global Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for assigned suppliers.
• Mentor junior auditors, provide senior compliance guidance, and drive continuous quality improvement across business units.

Benefits

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• A variety of benefits tailored to your locality.
• Access to global benefits via https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits .