Director, Strategy

Partner with ESO colleagues and our Company's Research & Development division leaders to identify high-value strategic imperatives Lead the framing, assessment, and recommendation of key initiatives, in collaboration with executive leaders across the company Develop fact-bases using internal and external datasets to support leadership decision-making Interrogate a deep and broad R&D portfolio to aid in resource allocation, prioritization and maximization of patient impact Bring to bear experience in R&D (discovery, translational sciences, development, regulatory), commercialization, data/digital, and other areas to identify capability gaps and ways to evolve Solicit external, outside-in perspectives by sourcing information and interacting with external partners (e.g., consultants, analysts, venture capital, other innovation-focused industries, etc.) Contribute new ideas and priorities, leveraging experience from other areas and/or companies Lead internal and external teams to drive ideas from conception to implementation Partner with cross-functional teams to support implementation and deliver on key objectives Drive cultural engagement with and inclusive teams Requirements PhD in a relevant scientific discipline or MD from a top ranked program 4+ years of strategy management consulting experience from a top-tier firm (e.g., BCG, McKinsey, LEK) Minimum of 7+ years of biopharmaceutical experience across roles, with deep experience in R&D, including strong innovation and/or data/digital/AI/tech focus Experience managing teams as well as external vendors Advanced degree with demonstrated capability across roles and functions Problem solving and insight generation – ability to frame and conceptualize complex, ambiguous questions and drive towards clear, substantiated answers relevant to the questions at hand Strong analytical skills with ability to efficiently source and interrogate different types of data to deliver relevant, high-quality insights Strong communicator with excellent verbal and written skills; ability to communicate effectively with senior management and across all levels of the business Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to empathize, listen, and enable colleagues to thrive Ability to influence decision-making in a matrixed organization and lead without direct authority Strong business acumen, with ability to build consensus Ability to prioritize time and problem solve to focus on most impactful activities / initiatives High EQ. Growth mindset. Curious. Motivated. Team-oriented. Organized. Coachable. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in R&D, strategy management, and data analysis to drive impactful decision-making and resource allocation in biopharmaceuticals. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders in a matrixed organization. Highest-signal resume keywords PhD In A Relevant Scientific Discipline Strategy Management Consulting Experience Biopharmaceutical Experience Strong Analytical Skills Leadership Qualities ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills R&D Experience Data Analysis Innovation Focus Problem Solving Insight Generation Resource Allocation Commercialization Regulatory Knowledge Digital/AI/Tech Focus Team Management Soft Skills Strong Communication Skills Empathy Growth Mindset Curiosity Team-Oriented Industry Keywords Biopharmaceuticals Cross-Functional Teams Matrixed Organization Cultural Engagement External Partnerships #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor