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. 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. Key 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. Key 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. The full-time base annual salary for this position is $170,100-$198,450. 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.