Internal Communications Specialist (Biotech)

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communication Strategy: Support the development and implementation of an Steer the development and implementation of an effective Site Communications Strategy as an extension to the global business.Communications strategy and related focus points.

• From Global to Local: Support the local deployment of global communications campaigns (e.g. Lonza Roadmap, LBMS, Quality, HR, etc.)

• Local: Support the development and deployment of local communications campaigns (e.g. Townhalls, Events, EHS, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging, CSR, etc.)

• Planning: Create and maintain a yearly internal communications roadmap and assist with planning and budget.

• Data: Track metrics and report out successes and lessons learned.

• Intranet: Update and maintain the Portsmouth Intranet page (CoLab) and support work with departments to establish their Intranet pages.

• Copy Editing: Write Create and edit content for internal communications channels (newsletters, intranet articles, digital signage, etc.).

• Leadership Communication: Assist the Site Leadership team with local communications (Site Leadership Team) (e.g. Townhall Slide Decks, emails and articles).

• Global Communications Network: Participate in the monthly global communications network calls; and regularly connect and align with Group Internal Communication.

• Support the development and execution of internal communication.

• Execute and develop internal communication campaigns: Based on the strategic and commercial priorities of the Lonza Portsmouth Site

• Trends and Opportunities: Stay up to date on the latest employee communication trends and implement updates to the communications approach where relevant and appropriate, in alignment with Lonza Group communications.

• MarCom: Coordinate and align with marketing professionals to produce copy for advertisements or articles.

• Governance: Ensure application of Corporate Governance, Communications standards, processes and guidelines at the Portsmouth site.

• External Communications: Coordinate with Lonza Group Communications regarding any activities that may be required to manage the profile and reputation of the site within its local community.

• Other duties as assigned.

Key requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree is required. Communications, Journalism, or a closely related field is preferred but not required.

• Proven copywriting, editing and proofreading skills, as well as the journalistic ability to source stories from employees. 

• Scientific writing experience a plus.

• Technical affinity and hands-on experience with communication channels, such as Intranet (CMS),

• SharePoint, digital screens, email newsletters, intranets, poster signage, etc.

• Highly customer-oriented and ability to work effectively in a local and global team environment, with a

• friendly and professional demeanor.

• Able to successfully handle multiple complex projects simultaneously and prioritize accordingly.

• Highly organized with a high degree of autonomy.

• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

• Innovative, creative, and action-oriented thinking.

• Working experience of Communications in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred.

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.