Associate Manager in Process Development (PDEV) leads a team, driving end-to-end development activities with increasing technical scope. Responsible for coaching and developing team members, optimizing resources, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery within budget. Also contributes as a project lead, with hands-on involvement in lab activities as required.

What you’ll get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture in a global life sciences leader.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace that values diversity and integrity.

• Competitive compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• Professional growth opportunities through cross-functional projects and global exposure.

• Comprehensive medical insurance, with the option to enroll family members at partially subsidized premiums.

• Company transport provided from designated MRT locations to and from the Tuas site.

• Access to Lonza’s full suite of employee benefits: www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you’ll do:

• Ensure strict adherence to EHS and cGMP standards, maintaining high-quality and compliant lab operations

• Lead a team of scientists and analysts performing downstream purification activities, including process development and process characterization.

• Lead downstream purification activities with increasing technical complexity

• Manage and schedule resources (team, equipment, systems) to deliver projects aligned with department sales plans

• Coach, train, and develop team members in technical, scientific, and leadership capabilities

• Act as SME in key technical areas with growing knowledge of regulatory and IP landscapes

• Lead and contribute to multiple complex projects, including change and capital initiatives

• Oversee documentation, review, and approval of reports/protocols to meet quality and compliance standards

• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the department

• Present data to customers and support business development activities (proposals, presentations, lab tours)

• Ensure GMP compliance and participate in internal/external audits

• Build strong cross-functional relationships to support project delivery and business objectives

• Uphold and improve data integrity practices in line with company policies

• Take ownership of decision-making within area of expertise and support departmental strategy

• Any other duties as assigned by Management