US Communications Leader — M&A & Crisis Strategy

Lonza Group Ltd.; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Morristown, NJ seeks an Executive Director, Head of US Communications to lead Lonza’s US communications strategy and crisis response.

You will guide executives on employee engagement, media, and stakeholder matters and manage communications for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions. You will develop US-focused plans, ensure regulatory alignment, and act as a spokesperson for global media inquiries, collaborating with the Global Head of

Qualifications

• 10+ years of strategic communications leadership in regulated environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business or Science.
• Crisis and issues management capability across multiple markets and stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated experience leading communications for complex M&A, divestiture and integration programs in the US.
• Strong Leadership, coaching and management skills.
• Excellent writing, editing and content development for executive, financial, media and social channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and be accountable for Lonza’s internal and external communications and crisis response across the United States.
• For M&A and other strategic transactions, develop and execute communications strategies aligned with Lonza’s objectives.
• Advise and prepare executives for media interviews and stakeholder engagement; build relationships with key US journalists and external partners.

Skills

Strategic communications leadership

Crisis & issues management

M&A communications

Executive counsel

Media relations

Strong writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business or Science

Job description

Lonza Group Ltd. in Morristown, NJ seeks an Executive Director, Head of US Communications to lead Lonza’s US communications strategy and crisis response.

You will guide executives on employee engagement, media, and stakeholder matters and manage communications for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions. You will develop US-focused plans, ensure regulatory alignment, and act as a spokesperson for global media inquiries, collaborating with the Global Head of