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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. leads the global scientific community, generating an annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to empower our customers to contribute to a healthier, cleaner, and safer world. Our diverse team of over 100,000 colleagues across the globe provides access to innovative technologies, convenient purchasing options, and pharmaceutical services through our renowned brands.
The Microbiology Division (MBD) is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Specialty Diagnostics group and is recognized globally as a leading manufacturer of culture media and other microbiological diagnostic products. Our primary global sites are located in Basingstoke, UK, and Lenexa, Kansas, USA.
How you will make an impact:
As the Senior Director MBD Strategy and Programs, you will report into the Division President and provide strategic thought leadership and program management on key areas affecting the success of the division:
* Driving long-term business strategy development addressing mergers and acquisitions, partnering, and organic growth.
* Supporting initiatives that involve multiple divisions to maximize TFS’s resources and capabilities.
* Managing strategic internal and external partnerships and contracting.
* Program managing cross-functional initiatives around divisional strategic focus areas.
A critical part of this role will be the ability to translate strategy into actions and partner with the MBD Divisional Leadership Team to implement.
What you will do:
PROGRAM MANAGE DIVISIONAL STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS:
* Ensure cross-functional collaboration and achievement of growth targets and overall business results.
* Lead the planning, execution, and management of cross-functional projects supporting strategic focus areas.
* Establish and orchestrate program governance structure, gaining alignment on roles and responsibilities.
* Identify stakeholders involved in the program and effectively manage their involvement.
* Hold routine program status review meetings, monitoring performance indicators and project goals.
* Coordinate regular meetings with executives to ensure informed decision-making.
Develop the strategy:
* Collaborate with all functional teams to gather input for division critical planning and projects.
* Monitor and interpret industry developments to inform strategic decision-making.
* Develop and implement MBD’s 5-year strategic plan (STRAP) in partnership with the division leadership team.
* Prepare and share periodic executive reports on the progress of strategic projects.
Develop the business:
* Develop and drive M&A and partnering strategy for the division.
* Foster and sustain strong relationships with all stakeholders.
* Identify significant areas of unmet need and evaluate the business portfolio.
* Lead research and analysis for assessing fit, feasibility, and profitability of growth opportunities.
* Manage relationships with key partners and manufacturers, responsible for negotiating legal agreements.
How will you get there?
* University degree in business, life sciences, diagnostics, health care or related field; MBA preferred.
* 10+ years of relevant professional experience in strategy and market/financial analysis.
* Industry knowledge with experience in defining strategic roadmaps in regulated life sciences companies.
* Demonstrable experience in M&A, partnerships, and licensing.
* Excellent strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
* Strong communication and presentation skills.
* Fluency in English plus one other language advantageous.
* Approximately 25% travel.
Benefits:
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, and a range of employee benefits!
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status.
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