Strategy Lead

Role Overview

• Act as a strategic advisor to the Head of Molecular Lab Customer Area in collaboration with the senior leadership team
• Drives the strategic planning for this team together with the Molecular Lab leadership Team and in conjunction with the RDS strategy leader
• Ensures clear responsibilities for defined actions of the Molecular Lab strategic plan and tracks implementation
• Collaborates effectively with the Strategy & Transformation Office
• Drive the Molecular Lab leadership meetings and plan the agenda and support the team in timely, well-informed decision making
• Design and facilitate effective meetings by selecting relevant topics, balancing content review with discussion, and moderating dialogue
• Increase LT effectiveness and cohesiveness
• Track and monitor LT decisions and actions; hold LT members accountable to decisions and actions
• Lead, supported by Molecular Lab administrative staff, on all aspects of logistics and planning of LT meetings
• Collaborate with Head of RDS and subject matter experts to develop strategic communications and presentation materials for various speaking engagement
• Lead high impact strategic initiatives relevant to Molecular Lab in partnership with the other Customer Area
• Work with Customer Area Head and LCLs on Investor Relations Strategy and Slide Decks
• Work to enable better cross Customer Area relations and strategy heads and Functions as well as with RDS, RIS, Function and the Strategy & Transformation Office
• Strengthen communication flows from the leadership team to the employees and vice versa

Requirements

• Advanced degree in life sciences with typically with 5+ years of experience in the life science sector
• Strategy consulting background and skill set would be desirable
• Strong leadership experience, preferably with experience leading diverse team and/or highly complex matrix leadership of enterprise-level projects
• Strong business sense with a solid understanding of the healthcare industry and experience operating in a regulated environment
• Translate divisional strategy into clear BA priorities and initiatives
• Strong project management and ability to operate across functions and global teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to simplify complex topics
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and ability to connect cross-functional impacts
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Self-starter with strong stakeholder management skills; builds trust and influences senior leadership.

Benefits

• Incentive compensation that is calculated and paid in accordance with the applicable Incentive Compensation Plan for the role.