Personal Assistant to Head Operations INB

Lonza seeks a Senior Personal Assistant to provide strategic administrative support to senior operations leaders in Basel, ensuring efficient executive coordination and decision-making.

This position acts as a strategic partner and operational backbone for the VP and Director community. By managing complex administrative tasks and prioritizing high-impact activities, the role enables senior leaders to concentrate on critical business decisions while maintaining seamless continuity in executive support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, handling both administrative duties and select strategic initiatives.
• Oversee intricate and rapidly changing calendars, ensuring optimal scheduling.
• Evaluate and prioritize meetings based on their strategic relevance and business impact.
• Guarantee uninterrupted executive support through effective calendar management, meeting coordination, and stakeholder communication.
• Collaborate closely with the supported Executive Assistant to ensure transparent handovers and smooth workflow continuity.
• Coordinate complex international travel logistics for leadership.

Requirements

• Prior experience supporting senior leadership within an international context.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
• Exceptional command of the English language for communication.
• Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize a heavy workload and meet tight deadlines with accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal abilities and a collaborative approach to work.
• An apprenticeship or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or Event Management.

What the company offers

• An agile career path within a dynamic work environment.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace culture.
• Compensation structures that recognize and reward high performance.

About the company

Lonza operates more than 30 sites across five continents, fostering globally connected teams. The organization is built on core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity. It is deeply committed to diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Global connectivity with over 30 sites worldwide.
• Core values include Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity.
• Strong commitment to diversity and an inclusive employee experience.