Director, Business Planning & Strategy

Role Summary

Director, Business Planning & Strategy, based in East Hanover, NJ and not remote. Relocation may be considered. The position requires 20% travel as defined by the business (domestic and/or international).

Responsibilities

• Create and provide strategic communications support for executive engagement for the Head of US Medical Affairs
• Oversee and manage strategic engagements related to critical business priorities to senior internal and external audiences
• Provide strategic counsel, daily operational and business planning support to the Head of Medical Affairs and Medical Affairs Organization
• Lead/facilitate US Medical Affairs LT meetings/events, defining focus areas based on strategic priorities
• Lead strategic communications for defined forums and ad-hoc requests from senior leadership, consolidating input from US Medical Affairs LT and key stakeholders
• Own US Medical Affairs LT action tracker, following up on open items, ensuring timely feedback/responses
• Lead US Medical Affairs townhalls’ preparation and facilitate presentations
• Lead US Medical Affairs internal communications and associate engagement channels and forums
• Build excellence in day-to-day meeting operations and outcomes in service of the Head of US Medical Affairs and the US Medical Affairs Organization

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or healthcare consulting industry inclusive of at least 2 different types of cross-functional roles/experience
• Minimum 2+ years in project management and translation of strategy into execution
• Minimum 2+ years leading complex projects requiring global and local alignment
• AI/Digital Fluency: Experience leveraging data to drive insights and performance metrics to optimize strategies. Experience using digital tools and analytics for KPI measurement and dashboarding.
• Minimum 2+ years with significant consulting group preferred
• Minimum 3+ year commercial experience preferably with a multi-functional experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare or consulting environment
• Experience in project management and translation of strategy into execution
• Strong ability to simplify complex concepts & strategies and “tell a story” orally and in writing
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to generate insights and develop relevant action plans
• Strong influencing skills, and the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in stressful situations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and a heavy workload
• Curious, with excellent listening skills; able to challenge current thinking
• Track record of exceptional performance and execution that drives results
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate teams, with or without authority
• Experience working collaboratively across the matrix
• Location: East Hanover, NJ; 10-20% travel is required

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong influencing skills
• Strong ability to simplify complex concepts and “tell a story” orally and in writing
• Curious, with excellent listening skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and a heavy workload
• Experience working collaboratively across the matrix

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Health Policy degree preferred