Innovation Intern, Licensing

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

In our Licensing Business Unit, we are committed to fostering innovative solutions and delivering exceptional service to our clients worldwide. We are committed to innovation and excellence in the healthcare sector, driving forward new ventures and partnerships.

We are seeking a highly motivated Innovation Intern to join our team in Basel, Switzerland to support the management of Lonza’s internal and external innovation activities. The Innovation Intern will play a pivotal role in establishing processes, managing critical documentation, and supporting project initiatives. This internship is ideal for an individual with a keen interest in the interface between business and technology. The successful candidate will gain invaluable hands-on experience by working closely with our Innovation and Venture Fund functions in the Licensing Business Unit, contributing to deal flow management, diligence efforts, and business case support for engagement with new technologies.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in managing external deal opportunities and support diligence efforts in a detailed, logical, and progressive manner during deal evaluation.
• Collaborate with the Innovation teams to gather and analyze data for business cases and initiatives.
• Prepare and refine presentation decks and documents for internal and external meetings.
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitive landscapes, and potential partners.
• Support administrative tasks related to innovation and venture initiatives, including planning and monitoring of project timelines and deliverables.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting ways to optimize processes and customer experiences.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key requirements:

• Currently pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Business Administration, Data Science, Project Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated skills in data analysis and document management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate project needs and take initiative

Soft Skills:

• Proactiveness: Ability to anticipate issues and act on them before they become problems.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and completeness in all tasks and communications.
• Collaborative mindset: Ability to work in a collaborative matrix environment.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.