Director, Strategic Assistant/Operations Lead Therapeutical Area Oncology

Vor 4 Tagen

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Schweiz Healthcare Businesswomen's Association Vollzeit

Job Description Summary

The Director, Strategic Assistant/Operations Lead TA will report directly to the TA Head Oncology International and act as their primary advisor and point person. This strategic and operational position is responsible for developing and ensuring the execution of strategic plans, projects, and commitments which drive operational efficiencies and connectivity across stakeholder groups. Additionally, this role is responsible for keeping the TA Head apprised of key initiatives, providing project oversight and management of cross-functional and key initiatives, and ensuring appropriate coordination and management of budgets and integrated project plans for the Oncology TA.

The Strategic Assistant/TA Operations Lead is a key partner on a variety of strategic, operational, and organizational matters. This role provides dedicated support to the TA in achieving team objectives, shaping the agenda, and ensuring execution through operational management and moderation of governance bodies, leadership team, and projects. It supports proactively identifying and resolving upcoming issues and improving processes.

Job Description

Major Accountabilities

  • Serves as a strategic thought partner with the TA Oncology Head, providing high-level executive support associated with complex problems, current and future initiatives, strategies, and budgets. Assists the TA Head in day-to-day responsibilities, ensuring coordination of cross-organizational activities.
  • Develops a clear understanding of TA Oncology ambition and key priorities to provide operational leadership as a member of the International Oncology leadership team.
  • Demonstrates collaborative leadership and influence necessary to ensure alignment among key stakeholders and seamless execution of deliverables.
  • Works cross-functionally to ensure the strategic and operational plans are delivered, and launches are effectively implemented.
  • Works with Finance partners and Oncology leaders to ensure budget and engagement with the Head of CLS and the Head of International are effectively planned and managed across the TA.
  • Serves as an ambassador for the TA Head and leadership team, facilitating communication with other members of the organization as needed.
  • Leads International Oncology Leadership Team, Extended Leadership Team, and Culture Ambassador meetings, including agenda, action planning, tracking deliverables, and KPIs. Responsible for TA team's governance: Drives agenda, moderates meetings, and minutes.
  • Actively shapes team priorities and the alignment of goal setting across cross-functional teams. Ensures effective operational management of critical decision-making bodies. Looks for opportunities to simplify and drive synergies between teams in the organization.
  • Provides key support to department processes (Business reviews, Top 3 engagements, etc.). Ensures priorities are delivered by supporting the design of cross-functional work products or by working with specific disease areas or functions.
  • Drives TA investor relations/financial communications content for reporting and IR events in collaboration with US, brand teams, communications, and IR.
  • Coordinates and anticipates timely preparation of TA content for critical internal and external meetings. Supports change management, culture, and OD initiatives together with other TA LT members. Builds and supports the execution of an internal communications plan aligned to TA priorities and cultural agenda.

Ideal Background

  • Minimum BS/BA degree, preferably MA, MBA, MD, or PhD.
  • Strategic Consulting background. Strategic capability and commercial acumen.
  • Over 5 years in the Pharma industry, including in a regional/global environment or in a major consultancy.
  • 5+ years of experience in project management, operations, and/or people leadership. Ability to influence without authority.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, strong leadership and organizational skills, and able to drive multiple projects to successful, timely completion.
  • Strong communication skills with high fluency in English, both oral and written.
  • Ability to communicate ideas and data both verbally and written in a persuasive and appropriate manner. Analytical skills to identify the root cause of problems/opportunities and determine possible solutions.
  • Highly autonomous, self-directed, and collaborative. Energetic and hands-on self-starter with a desire to learn new things quickly.
  • Proven ability to refine and improve the organization's capabilities. Demonstrated track record of effectively handling key organizational matters.

Location: This role is based in Basel, Switzerland.

Benefits:

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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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Accessibility and accommodation

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Skills Desired

Agility, Asset Management, Business Development, Business Strategy, Commercial Excellence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Orientation, Digital Marketing, Go-To-Market Strategy, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Influencing Skills, Inspirational Leadership, Key Account Management, Market Access, Marketing Strategy, Market Share, Market Trend, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Priority Disease Areas Expertise, Product Launches, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Profit and Loss (P&L), Sales, and more.

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