Nicoleta Baumgaertner
Chief Human Resources Officer Lonza
Nicoleta Baumgaertner is Chief Human Resources Officer and a Member of the Executive Committee at Lonza, a global leader in life sciences manufacturing and innovation. With extensive experience in strategic HR leadership across complex, multinational environments, Nicoleta drives Lonza’s global people agenda—focusing on talent development, organisational effectiveness, and cultural transformation. Her role on the Executive Committee reflects her influence in shaping company-wide strategy and aligning human capital with Lonza’s mission to enable a healthier world. Nicoleta’s career is defined by her commitment to inclusive leadership, operational excellence, and empowering teams to thrive in a fast-evolving biotech landscape.
Seminars
In this powerhouse panel, four of the most influential HR leaders in global pharma come together to share the hard won lessons shaping the future of workforce strategy in life sciences. From navigating talent shortages and global expansion to embedding purpose and agility into HR operating models, this session will uncover the bold moves these organisations are making to stay competitive, resilient, and people-first. Expect candid insights, practical takeaways, and a rare opportunity to benchmark against the best in the business.
- How can HR leaders drive momentum across multiple change initiatives while avoiding organisational inertia?
- Explore Lonza’s bold people strategy launched in parallel with a new CEO, operating model, and business strategy, centred on building a future-ready organisation, leading capabilities, and an unparalleled employee environment
- Learn how Lonza is aligning talent, culture, and workforce planning to support rapid growth and AI enabled transformation, with early lessons on balancing ambition, credibility, and change absorption across a global enterprise
This interactive Q&A explores how HR leaders are driving transformation by aligning talent strategy with operational integration and cultural evolution. Learn how bold leadership models and future-ready people strategies are helping organisations navigate rapid change, break down silos, and build environments that support growth and resilience.
- Aligning HR strategy with business transformation and new operating models
- Integrating HR with operations to foster cross-functional collaboration
- Building a future-ready workforce while maintaining cultural integrity
- Balancing ambition, credibility, and change absorption across global teams
