Administrative Assistant

Role overview

Lonza is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Head of Global Capability Centers (GCC) and the broader GCC leadership group from Hyderabad, India. This position plays a key role in keeping executive operations running smoothly across multiple locations and time zones while also contributing to strategic and transformation-related work within GCC.

The role is suited to someone who works well in a global, fast-moving environment, brings sound judgment and a high level of integrity, and communicates confidently with stakeholders at different levels and across cultures.

What you will receive

• A highly visible position working closely with senior global leaders
• The chance to support GCC strategy and change initiatives
• Exposure to colleagues and stakeholders across regions and functions
• An inclusive, collaborative, and values-driven workplace
• Compensation and benefits aligned with the role and the candidate’s experience
• Opportunities to develop professionally within a multinational organization

Key responsibilities

• Maintain demanding executive schedules, arrange meetings across international time zones, and take care of meeting coordination details
• Plan overseas travel, including travel plans, visa-related coordination, and supporting documentation
• Assist with administrative workflows such as invoice handling, purchase orders, vendor onboarding, and records management
• Support GCC transformation projects such as Orbit Phase II through governance assistance, documentation, and communications support
• Help with onboarding for new joiners and administer collaboration tools such as SharePoint and CoLab repositories
• Manage confidential communication, keep filing systems organized, and ensure documents are properly stored and tracked
• Provide additional administrative and operational support to leaders whenever needed

Candidate profile

• Background in an Administrative Assistant role or another senior administrative support position in a global organization
• Strong command of MS Office and collaboration tools such as SharePoint and CoLab
• Excellent planning and multitasking ability, with experience handling several priorities in a busy setting
• Clear communication and strong people skills, with the ability to work effectively across different cultures and seniority levels
• Trustworthy, discreet, and comfortable managing sensitive information
• Careful, detail-oriented approach with well-structured work habits
• Ability to build productive relationships and work smoothly with international stakeholders

About Lonza

Lonza is a global life sciences company with operations across more than 30 sites on five continents. Its teams work together to develop and manufacture medicines that can improve lives worldwide. The company’s guiding values are Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity.

Lonza values different perspectives and aims to create an inclusive environment where people can contribute meaningfully and grow in their careers.

Additional information

Reference code: R76254.

The company’s global benefits information is available on its careers website.

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