Head Strategy - Small Molecules

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 – Small Molecules will drive organic and inorganic growth strategy programs for the exciting Small Molecules segment, acting as the ‘spider in the web’ across a wide array of stakeholders (incl. top management) across Business and Functions to ensure alignment on the definition and execution of initiatives critical to the company’s ambitious growth plans.

Job Description

Strategy

Refine, execute and track 5-year strategic plan for Small Molecules segment in alignment with organizational and corporate objectives, collaborating with key stakeholders across functions and report progress regularly to top management
Own the M&A pipeline (criteria definition, scouting & screening – to hand over to the owner’s deal team & synergy assessment) for Small Molecules segment, aiming for targets that fill Solvias capability gaps or accelerate revenue and EBITDA objectives
Support strategic projects and initiatives (ex. in Digital area) that strengthen Solvias’ value chain

Product & Portfolio Management

Track portfolio profitability & KPIs, per customer, service and location, driving optimization initiatives (e.g., long-tail management) – in collaboration with Finance
Portfolio Management: Drive business cases for portfolio development / maintenance / rationalization for Small Molecules segment, in collaboration with Marketing, Science and Finance
Ensure that client acquisition & maintenance is in line with segmentation strategy in collaboration with Marketing

Go to Market

Market Intelligence: Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats within Small Molecules segment (e.g., size & growth, competitors, segmentation, unmet needs, competitive and regulatory landscape & developments) and disseminate within organization, acting as internal domain expert in collaboration with Marketing
Positioning: Articulate target customers, value proposition and sources of differentiation for Small Molecules segment in collaboration with Marketing
Pricing: Refine pricing framework and run governance accordingly
Partnerships: Assess key potential partnerships for assigned segment – in collaboration with EC

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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