Communications Manager

$170,100 - $198,450/Yr

Lonza - Vacaville, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Vacaville, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Join Lonza as a Communications Manager in Vacaville, CA, and become part of an outstanding team dedicated to making a meaningful difference. This opportunity involves developing and managing site-wide communication strategies that drive understanding, alignment, engagement, and action among colleagues. As we continue our ambitious growth, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of the site's goals and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the site-wide internal communication strategy, in accordance with divisional and global communications mentorship and policies.
• Serve as a communications consultant to the Vacaville site, driving business priorities and providing ghostwriting services as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to build communications strategies for various key initiatives.
• Coordinate and complete local town halls, ensuring alignment with divisional and global initiatives.
• Mentor leaders to improve their communications and engagement capabilities.
• Coordinate colleague communication campaigns across various channels to foster a sense of community and reinforce what we value.
• Partner with Lonza's Global Communications team and the global and U.S. site communications network for consistent messaging and best-practice sharing.
• Ensure coordinated and consistent communications and change management practices.
• Actively participate in the Extended Leadership team for the Vacaville site.
• Manage a variety of projects, many confidential and time-sensitive in nature.
• Support capability building of Vacaville's workforce in communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Proven experience in communications or public relations with outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks and collaborate with diverse teams and leadership.
• Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies.
• Ability to coach and mentor leaders in communication practices.
• High level of creativity and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Performance-related bonus
• Medical and dental coverage
• 401k plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)