The actual location of this job is in Basel, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below.

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What you will do:

• Take full ownership of the group’s Property Damage & Business Interruption, Construction/Erection All Risk (CEAR), and Marine/Cargo programs, ensuring they are optimized for Lonza’s evolving global footprint

• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end renewal process for the assigned insurance programs, leveraging your expertise to negotiate the best possible terms and conditions for the group

• Offer end-to-end insurance service for high-value engineering and construction projects in partnership with Global Engineering and CAPEX Procurement

• Oversee claims management process for the assigned insurance programs and provide support and guidance to internal stakeholders

• Oversee global risk engineering activities and surveys, collaborating with site operations, EHS and Global Engineering

• Ensure all assigned insurance programs meet international insurance regulations, including tax obligations, audits, and local transactional requirements across multiple jurisdictions

• Provide due diligence and integration support for M&A activities

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for internal stakeholders such as Legal, Finance, EHS

What we are looking for:

• Extensive years of professional experience in Property and Engineering insurance, preferably within the Life Sciences or Chemical fields

• Proven experience managing insurance programs for large, multi-national organizations with a track record of optimizing conditions

• A Bachelor’s degree is required (Master’s preferred) in business administration, , Finance or Risk Management; a scientific degree in engineering is a plus

• Strong commercial insurance knowledge combined with the ability to support complex business analysis

• Strong team player in the framework of a small team as well as in an international, multi-cultural and cross-functional context

• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build relationships with a diverse network, from site-level to senior leadership

• An independent personality who can handle multiple competing priorities with ease and the ability to anticipate issues, identify challenges, create effective solutions and implement them successfully

• Business fluency in English is mandatory; business fluency in German is a significant advantage

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to deliver high-quality presentations to cross-functional teams

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.