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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Your Role:
Reporting to the Head of Life Science Services Strategy, the Director of Strategy development will lead and support strategic initiatives to achieve the ambitious growth goals of the business. You will build the strategic framework to set the direction for our Planning Units and collaborate with the Strategy Execution teams for flawless execution within the framework. Conduct market and financial analyses, build investment plans, and develop market and business insights to support strategic decisions in close partnership with LSS senior leaders. You will work in a highly collaborative manner engaging with controlling, operations and commercial partners, as well as executive leaders in the business. They will gain a solid understanding of the business, market & competitive landscape, and become champions for capabilities we will develop for continued success in the attractive biopharmaceutical CDMO space. This is a highly visible role, with exposure to senior managers across LSS and the Life Science business.
Structure and drive strategy development projects aligned with long term objectives of the business
Support Life Science strategy development process, preparing impactful presentations to support business decisions
Analyze market reports, clinical pipeline databases and internal data (sales, web metrics, operational KPIs, other) to identify trends and quantify opportunities
Build business cases to support evaluation of opportunities and investment decisions
Support executive management requests for market, competitive and business intelligence data
Participate in and lead cross-functional projects and workshops
Ability to articulate strategic outlook to executive management and throughout the LSS organization for understanding and buy-in
Agility to adapt strategy based on economic climate and fast paced technological advancements
Who you are:
Minimum Qualifications:
Strong scientific background supported by undergraduate degree; advanced degree (MBA, PhD) preferred
At least 10 years in a Strategy Development role within management consulting or the Life Science industry (e.g. strategy, product management, market research)
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated success in strategy development in a CDMO organization. Excellent business acumen and strategic orientation
Outstanding project and time management skills, along with demonstrated delivery of continued high-quality work in a changing and innovative environment
Strong communication skills and an ability to translate complex information into succinct and impactful messages.
Strong financial stewardship and budget management. Ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity
Motivated by results, urgency, personal commitment and eager to have a strong impact within our global organization
Ability to think critically and analytically, deriving actionable insights from data
Fluent in English, strong written & verbal communication skills. Ability to speak a second language (German, French, Chinese) a plus
Understanding of pharmaceutical value chain and drug development process
Strong communication across different management levels to foster alignment, and achieve results
Willingness to constructively contribute and debate key issues across multiple areas of the business
Willingness to travel 10-20%
This role can be placed in Germany or USA
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below. What we offer:
We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team! Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, operates across healthcare, life science and electronics. Notice Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below. What we offer:
We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team! Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, operates across healthcare, life science and electronics. Notice Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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