Solvias is an internationally recognized provider of integrated solutions in contract analytical research, development, and manufacturing. The company offers a broad spectrum of services and solutions across the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Device, Cell & Gene Therapy, and Cosmetic industries. With headquarters near Basel, Switzerland, over 800 highly qualified employees are dedicated to putting science at the core of their operations, aiming to bring safer and better products to market more efficiently.
Job Title: Head Strategy - Small Molecules
The Head Strategy - Small Molecules will drive organic and inorganic growth strategy programs for the dynamic Small Molecules segment. This role acts as the 'spider in the web,' collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders, including top management, to ensure alignment on the definition and execution of initiatives critical to the company's ambitious growth plans.
Job Description
Strategy
- Refine, execute, and track a 5-year strategic plan for the Small Molecules segment, ensuring alignment with organizational and corporate objectives.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across functions and report progress regularly to top management.
- Own the M&A pipeline, defining criteria, scouting, and screening to hand over to the owner's deal team and conduct synergy assessments for the Small Molecules segment.
- Support strategic projects and initiatives (e.g., in the digital area) that strengthen Solvias' value chain.
Product & Portfolio Management
- Track portfolio profitability and KPIs by customer, service, and location, driving optimization initiatives (e.g., long-tail management) in collaboration with Finance.
- Drive business cases for portfolio development, maintenance, and rationalization within the Small Molecules segment, in collaboration with Marketing, Science, and Finance.
- Ensure client acquisition and maintenance aligns with the segmentation strategy in partnership with Marketing.
Go to Market
- Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats within the Small Molecules segment, and share insights across the organization.
- Articulate target customers, value propositions, and sources of differentiation for the segment in collaboration with Marketing.
- Refine the pricing framework and manage governance accordingly.
- Assess key potential partnerships for the assigned segment in collaboration with the Executive Committee.
Requirements
- Master's degree in a scientific or business discipline.
- Significant experience in Strategy, Marketing, Business Development, or a similar role, ideally within the pharmaceutical or consulting industry.
- Proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and delivering measurable results.
- Expertise in strategic planning, project management, financial modeling, and market & competitive insights.
- Hands-on, team-oriented, and an analytical problem solver with excellent oral and written communication skills, including executive and board-level presentations.
- Able to lead through influence and motivation, with the capacity to see both the big picture and the finer details.
- Proficiency in English; additional languages (especially German and French) are a plus.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; PowerBI).
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