Lonza

Associate Director, Head of Communication, Culture and Engagement 80-100% (f/m/d)

CH - Basel Full time

The actual location of this job is in Basel Stücki, Switzerland.

For our successful Drug Product focused branch located in Basel and Stein, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities. Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment and join us by applying for the Associate Director, Head of Communication, Culture & Engagement position.

What you will get:

  • An agile career and a dynamic work culture

  • An inclusive and ethical workplace

  • Compensation programs that recognize high performance

What you will do:

  • Develop and implement internal communication strategies aligned with Group branding and messaging

  • Create engaging content for internal channels, including email and intranet

  • Organize employee meetings and town halls to foster transparency and connection

  • Drive engagement initiatives based on survey feedback and continuous listening

  • Coordinate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships and volunteer activities

  • Support crisis communication and ensure timely stakeholder messaging

  • Create content for Lonza’s LinkedIn page following Group guidelines

What we are looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

  • 5+ years of experience in communications, ideally in an international matrix organization

  • Proficiency in digital communication tools and platforms

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams

  • Experience in crisis communication and change management methodologies

  • Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and German

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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.