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      Lonza

      Engaged Employer

      Lonza reviews

      3.6

      69% would recommend to a friend

      (1,753 total reviews)
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      Wolfgang Wienand

      75% approve of CEO

      59% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Lonza has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,753 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lonza employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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      2K reviews
      5.0
      May 16, 2026

      Good company to work for

      Procurement manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Remote working, flexible, stable, good link between leadership and general workforce which is not common in pharma

      Cons

      Limited progression opportunities due to smaller teams than big pharma

      4.0
      May 14, 2026

      Great learning opportunities but long hours and commute

      Manufacturing biotechnologist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Lots to learn about producing API's via fermentation in bioreactors. Lots of room for career growth towards other departments and positions, from the business to the research. Good pay and lots of benefits are offered, such as dental, vision, and medical insurance; they also have a weight-loss program that I'm taking advantage of. Quality is prioritized, so there is no pressure to learn quickly, work faster, or meet quotas to do a good job. Teams are reliable, especially when learning the ropes; they'd be a part of the job I'd miss most if I leave.

      Cons

      Take careful consideration and be transparent with the supervisors if you're still exploring, as it's not an entry-level job that can hire and train new people at a fast pace all the time (I'm comparing this to retail and fast-food places, though). I live an hour away and work night shift, 7 pm to 7 am, thus the total amount of hours away from home is 14 hours. Please consider your mental endurance as well as your physical endurance for the night shift, as this job requires you to be on your feet, think critically, and can challenge one's work-home life balance.

      2.0
      May 14, 2026

      Departments support work-life balance, but leadership misses site needs

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Work–life balance is very good in some departments; people are usually able to leave on time and are not expected to routinely work extra hours.

      Cons

      Senior leadership is heavily focused on financial targets and often overlooks people and site-level needs, which can create a disconnect between corporate priorities and day‑to‑day realities at the site.

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