Job Description
The Enterprise Strategy Office (ESO) develops, implements, and drives enterprise strategy in support of our company, its customers, and shareholders. The scope of this group includes strategic program management, enterprise strategic planning, risk management, as well as strategic venture investments in healthcare as part of our Global Health Innovation fund. Together, we identify business critical challenges, create and evaluate options, and ensure effective implementation and cross-functional engagement.
Position Description:
The Director, Strategy Execution will work closely with senior sponsors and initiative leads across global marketing, market access, and other cross functional divisions to setup, initiate and refine and translate key enterprise strategy priorities to execution.
In designing and executing these initiatives, this role will work with senior sponsors to refine initiatives and capabilities. They will partner with operational leads to drive strategy execution that is needed for the creation and adoption of value and change. This role will foster a psychologically safe, diverse and inclusive environment by dot-matrix managing project teams and mentoring special assignment partners.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead the execution of commercially focused strategic initiatives aligned with our enterprise priorities.
- Leverage commercial know-how, expertise and network to lead priority initiatives, in collaboration with business leaders across the company.
- Support global/regional/local commercial teams by facilitating the adoption of innovative solutions and best practices.
- Contribute new ideas to our digital transformation program, bringing to bear experience in other areas and/or companies.
- Drive priority internal and external teams to progress critical enterprise initiatives from conception to implementation.
- Manage directly and indirectly, internal and external associates dedicate to our programs.
- Foster a culture of accountability and excellence in execution across the organization, driving results that support long-term business growth.
- Drive cultural engagement with diverse and inclusive teams.
- Lead special projects and assignments on ad-hoc basis.
- Work with diverse personalities and to collaborate with HQ functions, field functions, global COEs, strategic partners, and executive sponsors.
Position Qualifications:
Commute/Location:
- This role is based at our Headquarters site in Rahway, NJ (USA), with a Hybrid setup (combination of 3 days in-office & 2 days remote-offsite).
- This position cannot be 100% remote.
- For the right candidate, we may be able to offer some support for 'domestic' relocation.
Education:
- A minimum of a B.A./B.S. degree.
- Advanced degree (or equivalent experience) with demonstrated capability across diverse roles and functions.
Required Skills:
- A minimum of 10+ years of pharmaceutical experience across diverse roles, including a minimum of 5+ years of experience in commercial operations, global marketing, or market access functions.
- Strong program management and strategy execution skills with experience managing teams as well as external vendors preferably in a consulting or corporate transformation context.
- Experience in leading substantial transformational change initiatives with high degree of complexity.
- Emotional intelligence. Growth Mindset. Curious. Motivated. Team-oriented. Organized. Flexible. Strong communicator. Fosters collaboration and leading through influence. Consultative approach. Creative & Strategic Thinker. Executive presence. Optimistic when faced with adversity. Perseverance when faced with an extended and sequenced assignment.
Preferred:
- MBA, operations, consulting firm and/or multi-industry experience.
- Deep and diverse understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.
- The ability to take on greater responsibility in the organization over time.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.
U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization.
Expected US salary range: $164,800.00 - $259,400.00
Available benefits include: bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
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Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: Domestic
VISA Sponsorship: No
Travel Requirements: 10%
Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
Shift: 1st - Day
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Material(s): N/A
Job Posting End Date: 10/2/2024
