What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Specialist position at Lonza?
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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 Description:
As a Communications & Community Partnerships Specialist, you will develop and implement communications activities that engage, inform and inspire our employees and the greater community. In alignment with our Company Values and overall site strategy, this person will act as a communications champion, and support on special projects, executing internal campaigns and fostering collaborations between Lonza Houston and external community partners.
Key Responsibilities:
COMMUNICATIONS (80%)
Develop, implement, and evaluate internal and external communication strategies to support the Houston site. Align communications efforts with Site Strategy and YOY goals while driving local and global initiatives in collaboration with the Chief of Staff.
Global to Local: work closely with the Global Communications and Marketing teams ensuring Corporate Governance. Support the local deployment of global communications (e.g. Lonza Roadmap, Divisional Town Halls, LBMS, Quality, HR, etc.).
Planning: create and manage an internal communications schedule based on department yearly roadmap, assisting with planning and budget.
Local: Support the development and deployment of local communications campaigns in conjunction with POCs (e.g. Shared Services, Employee Resource Groups, Article Interviews, etc.) and coordinate to reinforce People Leader Cascaded Communication.
Assist the Site Leadership team with strategic communications (Site (Townhalls, Forums, External Presentations, articles, etc.)
Curation & Data: Manage and track metrics on CMS implement pulse surveys and other initiatives to track ROI.
Act as a key member of the crisis communication management as a team and ensure regular media training for assigned spokespeople.
Workforce Development (15%)
Drive an Education Outreach strategy alongside the ERG lead to engage Academia centers in accordance with talent sourcing and readiness (curriculum, special events, external collaborations).
Engage with local Chamber, Economic Development and other local entities by attending key meetings and forums; identifying and driving funding and other initiatives that support our brand position, hiring and employee development needs.
Site Administration (5%)
Work closely with Senior Administrator to assist in managing vendor contacts, large-scale site events, and site calendars (excluding Divisional, Site and Customer schedules).
Key Requirements:
University degree in Communications or similar field closely related (will accept science background if skillset is proficient, scientific writing a plus)
A minimum of 5-8y previous experience in internal communications, events or similar (in a manufacturing or production environment a plus)
Fluent in English, other languages a clear plus
Coaching and consulting skills
Knowledge in technologies (ie CMS) and trends in Communications and Engagement
Excellent writing skills, conceptual skills, experience as a project leader and/or line manager
Good social competencies and willingness to work in a global environment
Flexibility, ability to work in a transformative space
Preferred Qualifications:
Science knowledge/interest or background/education
Photography and/or Video Experience
Knowledge of recruitment cycles
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and job-related knowledge. Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including performance-related bonus, medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.
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.
