Titles don't match reality, seniority over reason, lack of transparency - Engineer 3 Lonza Employee Review

2.0
Apr 3, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good for someone who seeks stability and decent benefits rather than personal development.

Cons

Prospective employees considering Scientist/Engineer positions at Lonza should be aware that these roles align closely with Analyst/Operator responsibilities. Not ideal for individuals seeking intellectual challenges. The company culture tends to prioritize established procedures and seniority over external expertise and innovation. This can hinder the implementation of new ideas and limit opportunities for advancement based on merit. Management communication can be inconsistent, with a tendency to prioritize short-term reassurance over transparency, contributing to a high employee turnover rate. There is a perceived emphasis on justifying failures rather than fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement. Performance appears to be valued more on appearances than on tangible results and impactful contributions.

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Cons

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Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Compensation (for higher level associates/senior management positions)

Cons

1) Work/life balance - leaders don't honor paid time off. Many teams expect you to be available during paid time off periods 2) Benefits - employer doesn't offer employer-subsidized vision insurance 3) Holidays - employer doesn't offer MLK Day and Juneteeth as paid days off, indicating how little they value diversity, inclusion, and belonging 4) Promotions - political; not based on merit 5) Mandated 5 day return-to-office to enable "in person collaboration" while at the same time offshoring jobs to cheaper markets. 6) PTO - based on tenure, but I think Lonza prefers high turnover so they don't have to give people time off (if they even honor it in the first place - see con 1) 7) Lack of harmonization - for an established CDMO, I was surprised at the level of misalignment between sites and the lack of standardization of processes

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