Chief of Staff, to CIAO and Head of GIA Office

Lonza is seeking a Chief of Staff to support the Chief Intelligence & Analytics Officer (CIAO) and the Head of the Group Intelligence and Analytics (GIA) Office. The company is a global leader in life sciences, operating across five continents. Lonza values its employees' ideas and encourages them to take ownership of their careers, contributing to meaningful work that improves the world. The Chief of Staff will act as a strategic and operational partner, ensuring effective prioritization, governance, and execution of the Intelligence & Analytics agenda and the CEO Office. This role involves connecting strategy with delivery, providing high-quality decision support, and coordinating critical cross-functional topics. The position ensures that commitments, risks, and dependencies are managed with pace, discretion, and rigor. The day-to-day responsibilities include acting as a trusted advisor to the CIAO and Head of the CEO Office, supporting prioritization, problem-solving, and decision-making. The role involves synthesizing complex topics into concise, decision-ready materials and identifying emerging issues that require leadership attention. Additionally, the Chief of Staff will translate strategic priorities into an integrated roadmap, establish governance structures, and coordinate cross-functional initiatives. They will also support the Head of the CEO Office in coordinating priorities and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials for senior leadership and external engagements. The Chief of Staff will enable an effective leadership team by clarifying priorities, strengthening collaboration, and ensuring transparent decision and action tracking. They will support organizational planning, resource prioritization, and talent discussions. The role also involves developing clear and compelling narratives for the Intelligence & Analytics strategy and coordinating leadership communications and stakeholder engagement plans. The position is based in Basel, Switzerland. The team at Lonza values collaboration and continuous improvement, and the role offers opportunities for growth and development. What the role asks for: - Many years of experience in corporate strategy, market intelligence, business development, management consulting, or related fields, preferably within the pharma, biotech, CDMO, or life sciences sector. - Strong analytical background with experience in market research, financial modelling, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership. - Validated ability to analyse sophisticated business problems, develop strategic insights, and present clear recommendations. - Strong experience in market research, and competitive analysis. - Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, with a structured and analytical mindset. - Outstanding communication and storytelling skills, with experience engaging senior leaders. - Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.