We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Head of Projects position with a leading multinational chemicals, biopharmaceutical and biotechnology company. This is a permanent position that can be based out of any of the company’s global facilities.
PURPOSE
The Head of Projects will lead strategic projects that help drive customer intimacy and accelerate growth within the Company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research confidential issues and provide guidance to leadership regarding risk, opportunity, etc.
- Scope, plan, and execute special projects that help facilitate the Company’s objectives
- Identify issues and conduct analysis on issues that impact the the Company’s agenda
- Develop communication plan to ensure the Company’s agenda and initiatives are understood, reinforced and visible throughout the network
- Facilitate decision making and execution related to the growth strategy and transformation of the Company
- Drive the agenda of the leadership team, providing organizational support to leadership in preparation for and during team meetings
- Review and prepare for the LT and Corporate all necessary documents to ensure proper alignment of the division and the Business
- Strategic Review (5 and 10 year plan)
- Provides thought leadership and acts as a consultant internally
- Member of the the Company’s Leadership team
- Contributes to strategic decisions and translates strategy into operational plans
- Ownership of communication regarding the Company’s initiatives
- In-depth understanding of the multiple business units & business models within the Company
EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Business degree. Background in science helpful but not required.
- Experience in business or consulting, providing guidance to executive teams
- Experience working with executives
- Experience managing multiple complex projects
- Experience gathering, analysing and understanding divergent ambiguous data and ability to formulate hypothesis and translate into actionable plans
- Experience within pharma and biotech industry
- Understanding of issues important to leadership team
- Understanding of issues and trends within biotech and pharma industry
- Highly developed communication skills
- Able to navigate with varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast paced environment
- Strong strategic and financial analysis skills
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Able to effectively represent Company leadership internally and externally
- Confident and credible with executive staff