Strategic Network Initiatives Lead

Your assignments

• Anticipate and evaluate strategic projects, independently liaise with OpUs and functions within and outside of TechOps to drive network strategy assessment and implementation forward
• Lead cross-functional and multi-site strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with long-term manufacturing network strategies and business objectives
• Coordinate with Business Unit, Supply Chain, and Engineering leaders to ensure end-to-end integration of strategic programs and capital projects
• Oversee planning, execution, and completion of global and strategic network projects to drive business outcomes in alignment with strategic priorities
• Drive business case evaluation for strategic scenarios and projects and drive decisions with senior stakeholders
• Support development of comprehensive project plans, including clear objectives, timelines, deliverables, dependencies, resources, and budget
• Monitor project progress, proactively manage key milestones and risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Foster regular and transparent communication with all stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution of concerns and integration of constructive feedback.
• Oversee scenario planning, risk analysis, and capacity modeling to ensure network scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency
• Support the implementation of network strategy infrastructure, including long-range capacity planning, cost curve modeling, and risk mitigation frameworks

Your profile

• University's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field with at least 8 years of experience in strategy, project or operations management in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven leadership in managing complex, cross-functional initiatives with significant financial and operational impact.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including scenario planning, capacity modeling, and investment evaluation.
• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical processes, business operations, industry dynamics, and emerging market trends.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools, with a process-oriented and independent work style.
• Experience in management consulting or strategic roles is a plus.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to professional collaboration and interface management.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset.