Sr. Manager, Strategic Initiatives

vor 2 Monaten

Schaffhausen, Schweiz Ascent Health Services Switzerland Vollzeit

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Strategic Initiatives Senior Manager at Ascent, you will be responsible for creating long-term value for Ascent. Your scope of work will focus on business development projects aiming at unlocking incremental value across the company’s ecosystem. This is a high-exposure managerial role that requires leadership experience and the ability to forge new types of partnerships with organizations across the globe – some of which you will have to build from the ground up. You will need to leverage a first experience in the healthcare industry, for instance in the pharma or the consulting space.


WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON:

  • Evaluate Business Opportunities: Work closely with leadership to assess and prioritize new growth opportunities
  • Lead Strategic Projects: Oversee the execution of strategic initiatives, including bid preparation, contract negotiations, and potential customer onboarding
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across the organization, including finance, legal, and product teams, to identify risks and opportunities and drive project success
  • Project Management: Ensure timely and efficient project delivery, tracking KPIs and maintaining accountability within the team
  • Engage with Key Stakeholders: Foster relationships with strategic partners, including senior leaders at pharmaceutical companies and other major stakeholders
  • Team management: Overview the work and development a team of Business Development analysts

YOUR PROFILE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.
  • 5-8 years of experience in healthcare or in a related field, with 1-2 years of management experience, including direct reports
  • Strong project management expertise, with a background in contract negotiations
  • Proven leadership and mentoring abilities with experience in managing high-performing teams
  • Understanding of the U.S. health system, its different stakeholder groups, and the impact of market events on the entire ecosystem. Naturally curious and in tune with industry news and potential evolutions.
  • Strong sense of ownership, adaptability, and ability to thrive under pressure.
  • Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong presentation abilities.

WHY JOIN ASCENT HEALTH SERVICES?

Join Ascent and thrive in a certified top-tier workplace, recognized by “Best Place to Work” and honored with the Career Empowerment Label from HSG. We're committed to innovative thinking and championing diverse career paths in the pharmaceutical industry.

Embrace flexibility by choosing your work location within Switzerland, and benefit from comprehensive health insurance and 24/7 mental health resources. Enjoy a work-life balance with both Swiss and US public holidays, in addition to 25 days standard paid leave.

We nurture your professional growth with a range of training opportunities and a personal budget for external courses. Your well-being is further supported by an annual wellness stipend and a transportation allowance.

At Ascent, every day is an opportunity to make a difference in a collaborative, respectful, and progress-driven environment. Your journey to excellence and real-world impact starts here.


HOW TO APPLY:

Take the first step towards joining our team by clicking the "Apply online" button below. We look forward to reviewing your application

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