At Lonza, talent development is at the heart of what we do. We provide you with the experience, exposure, environment, trust and leadership needed to grow. In return, you bring adaptability, aptitude, innovative ideas and a willingness to challenge our ways of thinking. Together, we are empowered to make a meaningful difference to our customers and their patients.
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Graduate programs
We believe in empowering our people from day one. Join Lonza and you will grow quickly as a professional through real-world experience. We offer many opportunities for you to enhance your skills while bringing your unique viewpoints that will make a meaningful difference for the healthcare industry.
We offer a wide range of apprenticeship opportunities in different global locations. Many of our business leaders began as apprentices and have subsequently built successful careers in research, manufacturing and other fields.
We offer a wide range of internship opportunities across different teams and locations. They are a fantastic way to experience the breadth of our business, improve your level of understanding and enhance your employment prospects.
Hear from our people
Lonza is a company that not only attracts young talent, but also retains them and provides excellent career perspectives. For me it is very important to feel proud of the company I work for, and with no doubt that is something I can say about Lonza. Every time I meet someone new, or the discussion turns to my work, I can always proudly say that I work in a company that supports customers in improving the quality of life of patients around the world.
Silvia HR Services AdvisorBasel, Switzerland
As part of the graduate program, I have been able to work with three teams so far. Each focusing on a different part of Lonza, both in a division and on the corporate side. I have truly been on a learning journey full of meeting new people, getting to know the business and building a strong network of colleagues and friends. We are working in a great and dynamic industry, with lots of innovation and discoveries happening. I am excited to see where our company will grow and how I can grow with it. Over the last year, I have seen how easy it is to grow in the company as there are plenty of opportunities and internal mobility is strongly encouraged and supported by management.
Célia Finance Graduate – Finance Rotational ProgramBasel, Switzerland
Being part of thoughtful red-thread initiatives with strategic depth is exciting and engaging, but also growth-fueling in terms of career. New capsule innovations that can change the world in profound ways are also exciting from a purpose perspective. The awesome culture, the promise of growth opportunities, the fact that we are a company with purpose, being in the pharma and nutra spaces makes Lonza unique.
Ilias Digital Marketing SpecialistBasel, Switzerland
I started working at Lonza as a Systems and Information intern in Group Operations, where I gained lots of great experience working with manufacturing data. After my six month internship ended, I had the opportunity to join Lonza permanently as a Junior Business Intelligence Analyst in Marketing, focusing on commercial data. Early in my career, Lonza has empowered me to embrace new opportunities and explore the areas I’m passionate about.
Kristina Junior Business Intelligence AnalystBasel, Switzerland
The rotational graduate program allows me to experience different areas of the business and build a well-rounded view of a biopharmaceutical company before I choose where my strengths lie. This is a concept that appeals to me, as I have no previous industrial experience, having started at Lonza after graduating from university.
Sarah Method Development and Validation Technologist, Analytical ServicesSlough, United Kingdom