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.
Job Summary:
The Chief of Staff is responsible for working closely with Site Head to guide the organization’s day to day operation and provide strategic direction to the site. The role includes a close management of tactical and strategic projects impacting the short- and long-term productivity and profitability of the site. The incumbent is also responsible for developing and leading the communication strategy for the site to drive transformation and engagement at site.
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.
What you will do:
Strong leadership and change management skills and experience of organization transformation projects Use some of the responsibilities to hint at professional growth, including leadership, mentoring etc.
Excellent project management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
High attention to detail and organizational skills.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools.
What we are looking for:
Bachelor’s Degree is required, MBA or advanced Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Risk Management, Project Management, or a related field is preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred.
Experience of leading organization transformation experience in a global context is preferred.
Demonstrated success in managing PMO for large-scale, complex projects.
Demonstrated experience of understanding key operational and financial KPIs for business or project.
Strong leadership and change management skills and experience of organization transformation projects.
Excellent project management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
High attention to detail and organizational skills.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools.
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- MBA or advanced degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Risk Management, Project Management, or a related field
- Experience leading organizational transformation in a global context
- Demonstrated success managing PMO activities for large-scale, complex projects
- Experience understanding operational and financial KPIs for a business or project
- Strong leadership and change management skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and data analysis tools
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
What We Do
At Lonza, we enable A Healthier World by supporting our healthcare customers on the path to commercialization. Our community of 16,000 talented employees work across a global network of more than 30 sites to deliver for our customers across the pharma, biotech and nutrition markets.
