Head Strategy Operations & PMO

Company information
Solvias is an internationally recognized provider of integrated solutions in contract analytical research, development and manufacturing. The company offers a broad spectrum of services and solutions in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Device, Cell&Gene Therapy and Cosmetic industries. With headquarters near Basel, Switzerland, over 800 highly qualified employees take pride in putting science at the heart of serving customers to bring safer and better products to market faster.

The Head Strategy Operations & PMO will drive large cross-functional and transformational programs across the company, acting as the ‘spider in the web’ across a wide array of stakeholders (incl. top management) across Business and Functions.

Job Description

Strategy and Transformation

Drive large cross-functional and transformational programs (in areas such as but not limited to: operating model, organization, as well as product & portfolio management as specified below) in alignment with organizational and corporate objectives, collaborating with key stakeholders across functions and report progress regularly to top management
Support Chief Strategy and M&A Officer in the definition and execution of the Solvias (organic and inorganic) strategic agenda, driving and supporting initiatives as required

Product & Portfolio Management

Track portfolio profitability & KPIs, per customer, service and location, driving optimization initiatives (e.g. long-tail management) – in collaboration with Finance and other Strategy Leads
Portfolio Management: Drive business cases for portfolio development / maintenance / rationalization across segments, in collaboration with Marketing, Science, Finance and other Strategy Leads
Resource allocation: Ensure adequate allocation of company resources across the product portfolio in line with organizational and corporate objectives

Management Reporting

Support Chief Strategy and M&A Officer in the creation of reports, presentations and communications for the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, collaborating with key stakeholders across functions

Requirements

Master’s degree in scientific or business discipline
Significant experience of Strategy, Marketing, Business Development or similar role, ideally in the pharmaceutical or consulting industry
Proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and delivering measurable results
Strategic Planning, Project Management, Financial Modeling, Market & Competitive Insights, segmentation
Hands on, Team player, Analytical problem solver, Excellent oral and written communication skills including executive and board level presentations; Ability to lead through influence and motivation; Ability to see the forest and the trees
Proficiency in English; additional languages (esp. German, French) are a plus
Proficient in MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI)

a well-structured onboarding program
intensive training in the beginning
the possibility for further development
flexible working time models
40 hours week
at least 28.5 vacation days per year (depending on your age)
commuter contribution for using public transport
staff restaurant

Our employees are very close to our hearts. Each individual can make a difference and develop both professionally and personally. Does this appeal to you? We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

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