Chief of Staff HR

Partner with the CHRO as a trusted advisor on key priorities, workforce challenges, and organizational opportunities Lead the governance and operating rhythm of the HR Leadership Team, ensuring effective decision-making and accountability Drive the HR Business & Strategy Review process and develop clear recommendations for senior leaders Prepare Executive Committee, Board, and leadership presentations, communications, and strategic materials Lead CHRO-sponsored initiatives and coordinate cross-functional stakeholder engagement Generate workforce insights and analytics that support informed business decisions and long-term planning Identify opportunities to improve HR effectiveness through process simplification, innovation, and new ways of working

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.

• Experience in Chief of Staff, strategy, transformation, consulting, HR leadership, or a similar role

• Proven success partnering with senior executives and leading cross-functional initiatives in complex global organizations

• Strong track record translating strategy into execution and preparing executive and Board-level materials

• Experience leveraging data, analytics, and business insights to inform strategic decisions

• Exceptional synthesis and communication - able to take complex, multi-source information and produce a clear, concise, decision-ready picture

• Positive attitude and an authentic "can-do" mindset

• High trust, high integrity, and absolute discretion in handling sensitive information

• Low ego and strong team orientation, focused on collective success rather than personal visibility

• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in ambiguity and changing priorities

• Curious, proactive, and energized by solving complex challenges.

• Strong sense of ownership with a willingness to roll up sleeves and deliver