Senior Manager, External Communications - Lonza Capsugel

Lonza • Morristown, NJ

2d

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to define how the world sees Lonza’s Capsugel business—leading external communications, media relations, and PR strategy while partnering with senior leaders to create influential stories that inspire, inform, and position us at the forefront of the industry. What you will get This position offers exciting opportunities to contribute to impactful communications for a global life sciences leader. An agile career and dynamic working culture. An inclusive and ethical workplace built on collaboration. Compensation programs that recognize high performance. A variety of benefits dependent on role and location. The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of professional experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, or Nutraceuticals required
• Demonstrated experience in external communications, PR, and media relations, with a strong B2B focus; corporate communications experience required.
• Strong copywriting, editing, research, and content development skills, including ability to translate complex technical topics for external audiences.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across internal teams and with external media; confident communicating with senior leadership.
• Experience managing PR campaigns and securing proactive media coverage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail, plus strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field required.
• Must reside within a commutable distance of one of our CHI locations: Tampa, FL; Greenwood, SC; Morristown, NJ; or Cohasset, MA.
• Requires limited travel (up to 10%).

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive media relations efforts to position Lonza Capsugel as a trusted, go‑to source for industry journalists.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media, influencers, and internal stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Drive PR campaign development, supporting product launches, thought leadership, and strategic storytelling in the B2B space.
• Create high-quality written content including press releases, articles, blogs, and external communications materials.
• Develop and maintain internal newsletters to highlight achievements and engage global marketing teams.
• Conduct research, gather technical insights, and translate complex information into compelling narratives.
• Develop and implement crisis communication plans, serving as the primary media contact during sensitive events.

Benefits

• This position offers exciting opportunities to contribute to impactful communications for a global life sciences leader.
• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace built on collaboration.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level