Senior Manager, External Communications managing external communications and media strategies for Lonza Capsugel. Building strong relationships with media and leading impactful PR campaigns.
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.
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%).
Benefits
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.
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