Lonza America Inc

Senior Operations Coordinator

Lonza America Inc$62K — $100K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of administrative support experience in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications like PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex calendars and schedules for leadership team members.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and agendas for meetings.
  • Assist in organizing events and welcoming guests.
  • Research and prioritize issues that need executive attention.
  • Follow up on action items from meetings and ensure timely completion.
  • Support overall operations by providing comprehensive administrative assistance.

Benefits

  • Performance-related bonus.
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) matching plan.
  • Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Employee assistance programs and paid time off.
Full Job Description

Senior Operations Coordinator

Location: This position is based in our Walkersville, MD office. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST.

 

What you will get:

 

he full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $62,000 to $100,000. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

  • Performance-related bonus.

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance.

  • 401(k) matching plan.

  • Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.

  • Employee assistance programs.

  • Paid time off (PTO).

 

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

 

What you will do:

 

Executive Leadership Support

  • Provide high-level operational and administrative support to senior leaders across Operations, Platform Sales, and PMO organizations

  • Manage complex executive calendars, leadership meetings, and scheduling across multiple time zones

  • Anticipate scheduling conflicts, shifting priorities, and business needs to optimize executive effectiveness

  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, accommodations, transportation, and visa logistics

  • Manage expense reporting and reconciliation through Concur or equivalent systems

  • Prepare presentations, executive briefings, agendas, meeting materials, and leadership communications

  • Capture meeting outcomes, action items, and follow-up activities to ensure accountability and execution

 

Operational Coordination & Governance

  • Support governance routines, steering committees, operational reviews, and leadership forums

  • Track deliverables, deadlines, and action items across cross-functional stakeholders

  • Drive alignment and communication across Operations, PMO, Sales, Finance, HR, Legal, and external partners

  • Maintain operational transparency by supporting reporting structures, documentation management, and status tracking

  • Assist leadership teams in improving decision-making processes, information flow, and organizational effectiveness

 

Project & Event Management

  • Coordinate leadership off-sites, workshops, internal events, and operational meetings

  • Manage logistics including venue coordination, catering, travel, audiovisual requirements, and attendee communications

  • Support execution of operational initiatives and cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and timelines

  • Ensure seamless coordination and follow-through for high-visibility meetings and business activities

 

Continuous Improvement & Digital Enablement

  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, simplify processes, and improve administrative efficiency

  • Leverage AI-enabled tools, automation platforms, and digital collaboration technologies to reduce manual work and improve productivity

  • Standardize templates, governance routines, communication processes, and reporting structures

  • Drive improvements in meeting effectiveness, travel planning, action tracking, and document management

  • Promote operational excellence through lean thinking, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies

 

What we are looking for:

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred

  • 3–7+ years of experience supporting senior leaders, business operations, project coordination, or executive operations functions

  • Experience in a fast-paced corporate, operational, life sciences, manufacturing, or matrixed business environment preferred

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

  • Experience with Concur, SharePoint, project management platforms, and digital collaboration tools preferred

 

Preferred Skills & Capabilities:

  • Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail

  • Strong executive presence and professional communication skills

  • Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion

  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting business demands

  • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination capabilities

  • Experience supporting governance routines, operational reviews, or leadership meetings

  • Process improvement mindset with experience simplifying workflows and driving efficiency

  • Comfort leveraging AI productivity tools and automation technologies

  • Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking abilities

  • Ability to work independently while building strong collaborative partnerships across teams

 

About Lonza America Inc

Lonza America Inc is a subsidiary of Lonza Group, a Swiss multinational company that provides products and services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and specialty ingredients markets. Lonza America Inc is responsible for the North American market and offers a range of products and services, including custom manufacturing, research and development, and quality control testing. The company has a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Lonza America Inc was founded in 1897 and has since grown to become a leading provider of products and services in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
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16,218 employees
Industry
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