Senior Operations Coordinator
Job in
Walkersville, Frederick County, Maryland, 21793, USA
Listed on 2026-06-27
Listing for:
Lonza
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
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Business
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration, Administrative Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Operations Coordinator
This position is based in our Walkersville, MD office. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST.
The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $62,000 to $100,000. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:
- Performance-related bonus.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- 401(k) matching plan.
- Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Paid time off (PTO).
Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.
Executive Leadership Support
- Provide high-level operational and administrative support to senior leaders across Operations, Platform Sales, and PMO organizations
- Manage complex executive calendars, leadership meetings, and scheduling across multiple time zones
- Anticipate scheduling conflicts, shifting priorities, and business needs to optimize executive effectiveness
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, accommodations, transportation, and visa logistics
- Manage expense reporting and reconciliation through Concur or equivalent systems
- Prepare presentations, executive briefings, agendas, meeting materials, and leadership communications
- Capture meeting outcomes, action items, and follow-up activities to ensure accountability and execution
Operational Coordination & Governance
- Support governance routines, steering committees, operational reviews, and leadership forums
- Track deliverables, deadlines, and action items across cross-functional stakeholders
- Drive alignment and communication across Operations, PMO, Sales, Finance, HR, Legal, and external partners
- Maintain operational transparency by supporting reporting structures, documentation management, and status tracking
- Assist leadership teams in improving decision-making processes, information flow, and organizational effectiveness
Project & Event Management
- Coordinate leadership off-sites, workshops, internal events, and operational meetings
- Manage logistics including venue coordination, catering, travel, audiovisual requirements, and attendee communications
- Support execution of operational initiatives and cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and timelines
- Ensure seamless coordination and follow-through for high-visibility meetings and business activities
Continuous Improvement & Digital Enablement
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, simplify processes, and improve administrative efficiency
- Leverage AI-enabled tools, automation platforms, and digital collaboration technologies to reduce manual work and improve productivity
- Standardize templates, governance routines, communication processes, and reporting structures
- Drive improvements in meeting effectiveness, travel planning, action tracking, and document management
- Promote operational excellence through lean thinking, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies
What We Are Looking For:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred
- 3–7+ years of experience supporting senior leaders, business operations, project coordination, or executive operations functions
- Experience in a fast-paced corporate, operational, life sciences, manufacturing, or matrixed business environment preferred
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Experience with Concur, SharePoint, project management platforms, and digital collaboration tools preferred
Preferred Skills & Capabilities:
- Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong executive presence and professional communication skills
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting business demands
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination capabilities
- Experience supporting governance routines, operational reviews, or leadership meetings
- Process improvement mindset with experience…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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