Director, Strategy and Innovation

Work Your Magic with us  

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans – so do we Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your Role
As the Director of Strategy and Innovation, you will be instrumental in driving strategic direction and fostering innovation within the Global Medical Writing function, particularly through AI and data-driven initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Accountability/Interdependence: Collaborate extensively with diverse teams, internal stakeholders, external partners, and cross-functional units to ensure alignment with global business objectives and leverage data-driven insights for decision-making.
• Impact: Significantly influence the trajectory of the Global Medical Writing function and the broader organization by implementing strategic innovations that harness AI and data analytics capabilities.
• Complexity: Navigate multifaceted challenges and diverse stakeholder dynamics to chart new paths for growth and relevance, focusing on integrating advanced technologies and data strategies.
• Scope of People Responsibility: Provide strong leadership by guiding, mentoring, and inspiring team members to achieve excellence while fostering a culture of data literacy and AI adoption.
• Cooperation: Work closely with Medical Writing leadership, RQS leadership, R&D Data & Digital IT teams, and external partners to cultivate collaborative partnerships that drive AI initiatives and data utilization.

Who You Are
You are a strategic thinker with a robust technical background and a proven track record in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Your qualifications include:

Education: A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (advanced degree preferred, e.g., MBA, PhD) with a strong focus on data science, AI, or related disciplines.
Work Experience: Over 12 years of professional experience in an international Pharma/Biotech/agency setting, with direct experience in Medical Writing preferred. You possess proven leadership skills in driving strategic innovation, particularly in AI and data-driven projects.
Competencies:

• AI and Data-Driven Strategy: You are adept at leveraging AI technologies and data analytics to enhance business outcomes and streamline processes within the Global Medical Writing function.
• Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement: You foster a culture of proactive engagement and adaptive transformation, ensuring stakeholders are aligned with data-driven initiatives.
• Collaborative Partnerships: You lead efforts to harmonize data and digital strategies across Global Medical Writing, RQS, and R&D hubs, ensuring that AI initiatives are integrated seamlessly into strategic objectives.

Key Skills:

• Strong technical proficiency in AI, machine learning, and data analytics tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• An innovation-focused mindset with the ability to envision and execute unconventional solutions powered by data insights.
• Adaptability to navigate ambiguity and complexity with resilience, particularly in the context of evolving technologies and data landscapes.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity