Senior Section Lead, MFG Cell Therapy

About the role

Lonza's Singapore manufacturing team produces innovative cell therapies. As Section Lead, you will lead the daily operational and administrative activities of a cGMP cell therapy manufacturing team, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient production. You will partner with Quality Assurance, Engineering and Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) to resolve issues, strengthen consistency across teams and deliver production objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing manufacturing team through coaching, on-the-job training, performance reviews and development planning.
• Plan daily priorities and allocate resources so that manufacturing suites, equipment, materials and documentation are ready for each shift.
• Oversee production from suite preparation through batch record sign-off, maintaining aseptic practices, cleanroom behaviour, cGMP compliance and data integrity.
• Ensure timely logbook and first-level batch record reviews, address review comments and initiate deviations promptly when required.
• Guide troubleshooting and issue resolution, escalate risks appropriately and coordinate with QA, Engineering and MSAT.
• Uphold site EHS requirements and represent Manufacturing as a subject matter expert during customer audits and regulatory inspections.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience in cGMP manufacturing; previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Sound knowledge of cell culture, aseptic processing and cleanroom practices in a classified manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to coach and influence others, reinforce accountability and address behaviours that do not meet safety, quality or compliance standards.

Required skills

• Proficiency in manufacturing and quality systems such as SAP and TrackWise, including documentation and deviation workflows.

What we offer

• An agile career and dynamic working culture in an inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognise high performance.
• Opportunities to collaborate with global cross-functional teams.
• Ongoing learning and professional development.