Head of Global Strategy

Zoetis • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

3d • $300,000 - $436,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity to partner with a CEO and the executive leadership team to lead the global strategy function for an S&P500 company.

Requirements

• Minimum 12+ years of experience
• BA/BS required with impeccable academic credentials
• Management consulting experience required; Senior Principal or Partner-level with experience in healthcare or consumer products preferred.
• Comfort with ambiguity and strength in structuring complex issues
• Ability to manage and grow a team
• Humility and empathy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment
• Strategic Thinking & Vision
• Ability to develop long-term strategies for company growth, identify key opportunities and risks.
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong problem – solving skills with a focus on innovative solutions to drive business growth.
• Operational efficiency
• Expertise in optimizing operations processes to improve productivity and reduce costs, focusing on sustainable growth.
• Experience in restructuring or streamlining operations to improve overall efficiency.
• Communications skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and synthesize complex topics in both written and verbal form.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Prior corporate experience a plus, especially digital experience
• Natural curiosity and inquisitiveness are keys to success in the role

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Corporate Strategy, Business Analytics & Competitive Intelligence, and Global PMO.
• Lead a highly talented team of ten strategists and project manager that serves the organization globally
• Prepare for and lead semi-annual Executive Team strategy offsites, focused on strategy development and agile resource allocation toward highest priority areas
• Oversee and run strategy projects, sponsored by the Zoetis Executive Team, spanning topics from innovative growth, portfolio management, transformation, customer experience, data & digital, talent, etc.
• Build and shepherd the Zoetis Corporate Strategy across the organization
• Collaborate and lead across multiple cross-functional committees, e.g., Enterprise Risk Management
• Manage preparation of strategic assessments, CEO Reports, and competitive intelligence evaluations for the Board of Directors.
• Lead semi-annual Strategic discussions with the Board of Directors.
• Lead market and BU-level strategic reviews to understand market potential, prioritize and quantify investment opportunities, and outline capabilities and resources needed to successfully implement
• Facilitate recurring and ad hoc workshops with the Executive Leadership Team to define long-term strategic priorities (annual strategic planning, Digital fluency, etc.)
• Provide strategic clarity and analytical rationale for M&A activities including potential divestitures
• Act as Strategic Liaison for other Zoetis business units and functions; consult with other leaders on business priorities and provide hands-on guidance where needed.

Benefits

• This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation
• This position is also eligible for long-term incentives
• In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.
• Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees