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.
As an Associate General Counsel, Director at Lonza AG, you will play a crucial role in crafting the future of our specialized modalities business platform in Europe. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior legal expert to provide flawless legal advice and support to our ambitious teams. You will be at the forefront of legal strategy, working on complex projects that drive world-class outcomes for our organization!
Key responsibilities:
Effectively communicate legal advice orally and in writing, providing guidance and strategic legal support to collaborators. You will navigate fast-paced environments and handle projects of significant complexity, acting independently or collaboratively within the Legal Department and with other team members
Serve as the key point of contact for the SPM Platform management team, leading contract drafting, negotiations, and other legal support. Your strategic value and competence will be integral to our success
Draft, review, and complete legal documents swiftly and accurately, either independently or with collaborators within SPM, meeting the fast-paced demands of our business
Conduct regular trainings for business units and enabling functions, ensuring our teams are proficient in legal matters and capable of mitigating risks
Proactively identify potential legal risks for Lonza and collaborate with relevant team members to implement solutions. This includes crafting new templates, providing legal training, and updating or drafting documents as needed
Maintain regular communication with peers and team members within the SPM Center of Excellence, encouraging awareness and building capability across the organization
Perform other duties as assigned, always aiming to drive positive outcomes for Lonza
Key requirements:
A Master’s Degree in Law is required, along with admittance to practice law in Switzerland or the EU
You should bring at least 10 years of experience in private practice or as in-house legal counsel
A strong commercial legal background and business legal experience are essential
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are crucial for this role
Expertise in corporate law, intellectual property matters, and privacy laws is required
Experience with litigations and a solid understanding of quality and regulatory aspects related to pharmaceutical development and manufacturing (such as GMP) is necessary
A collaborative approach is crucial, as you will collaborate across functions and time zones to effectively represent the One Lonza strategy
Proficiency in English is a must, with German or Dutch as additional advantages
Join us at Lonza AG and be part of a team that is making a meaningful difference in the world!
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.