Director of Global Strategy

Waters Corporation•Milford, MA

14d

About The Position

The Strategy & Transformation group at Waters Corporation supports the Executive Committee (EC) in the development and execution of enterprise strategy. In addition to running the annual Strategic Planning process, the group drives critical initiatives across all functions and geographies. Serving as a development engine for external and internal talent, the group attracts diverse, high-potential talent who build their skills and network prior to transitioning into leadership roles in the business or other functions. As Director, Global Strategy you will collaborate with EC members and other senior leaders on their most important initiatives. You will lead cross-functional teams that change the practice of science, touching all facets of R&D, Manufacturing and Quality. You will have the opportunity to shape your project portfolio according to interests and future career aspirations. The ideal candidate will possess strong scientific expertise in the life sciences and relevant business experience, as well as the strategic skills to architect and manage a diverse set of projects. They will have the ability to think holistically and long-term across a broad spectrum of industry trends, issues and approaches to communicate business objectives and priorities to a variety of internal and external stakeholders. The candidate is required to have strong interpersonal skills and work with multiple internal stakeholders to drive and support highly visible and time-sensitive projects. Furthermore, the candidate will be able to partner flexibly within our organization to develop and deliver scientific, clinical, technical and commercial assessments and evaluations relevant to Waters strategic goals. This role can be based out of either our Milford, MA, USA Headquarters or our pioneering R&D facility in Wilmslow, UK.

Requirements

Advanced degree strongly preferred (PhD, MD, MBA) with scientific or engineering discipline a plus
Consulting background strongly recommended, with project management experience
Prior experience in life sciences tools, diagnostics, med device, biopharma or other relevant industries strongly preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sharp business and financial acumen
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence the thinking of senior management
Team player and network-builder with desire to grasp new technology and change the world
Energetic, self-disciplined, creative and mature with a customer orientation and strong leadership potential

Responsibilities

Lead / manage strategic projects for Waters as defined by the CEO and EC:
Lead cross-functional teams to successful outcomes with clear impact
Ensure that project collaborations with external consultants are well-managed
Prepare recommendations and present updates to leadership
Multi-task in balancing large book of work while ensuring consistent attention and prioritization of most critical and visible projects
Role model leadership and scientific rigor within the Waters culture
Support annual Strategic Planning Process
Lead components of company-wide strategy process in collaboration with business and function leaders through the matrixed organization
Facilitate workshops and prioritization exercises, provide constructive criticism and independent analysis, push to define targets and meaningful KPIs
Identify and assess major business opportunities
Support identification and evaluation of organic and inorganic business opportunities that could impact growth and profitability
Collect diverse perspectives and market research, including from external networks
Provide independent recommendations to EC
Drive people development and cultural change
Cultivate a broad and deep network across the company and externally
Recruit talented individuals as collaborators and future group members
Develop members of teams, providing feedback and coaching
Assist with communicating and setting an example of our aspirational culture and strategic directions