Head of Strategy, Biosimilars Development, Manufacturing & Supply

Head of Strategy, Biosimilars Development, Manufacturing & Supply

Reporting to:
President, Biosimilars Development, Manufacturing & Supply.

Lead the strategic agenda for Biosimilars Development, Manufacturing & Supply, acting as Chief of Staff to the President of the unit and ensuring alignment across development, manufacturing, and supply. Drive integrated end-to-end strategy, translating long-term ambition into actionable plans with focus on capacity planning, operations, and performance.

• Shape and execute end-to-end biosimilars strategic action plans across development, manufacturing and supply.
• Act as Chief of Staff: support leadership governance, decision-making and Executive Committee materials.
• Lead capacity and network strategy (DS/DP, internal/external footprint, make vs buy).
• Provide strategic insights on capacity, risks, trade-offs (cost, quality, speed).
• Drive cross-functional alignment across the Biosimilar value chain.
• Lead strategic projects and transformation initiatives.
• Build and lead a small, high-performing strategy and capacity planning team.

• Strong understanding of bio development and manufacturing.
• Experience across development, manufacturing, and supply in pharma.
• Experience of internal external development, manufacturing environment.
• Consulting or strategy background combined with industry experience.
• Strong influencing skills in matrix organizations.
• Analytical, structured thinker with strong communication skills.
• Clear end-to-end biosimilars strategy and aligned execution.
• Robust capacity and network planning experience within a buildup phase.
• Effective leadership governance and fast decision-making.

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