Head of Strategy and Corporate Development Operations

Job Description The Position

The Head of Strategy and Corporate Development Operations is a key leadership role within the Corporate Development & Strategy team, responsible for both shaping Organon’s corporate strategy and driving operational excellence in support of corporate development initiatives. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Development & Chief Strategy Officer, this role focuses on facilitating the development of the company’s strategic plan, leading/supporting key strategic initiatives, aligning/prioritizing internal resources and investment decisions, and driving operational excellence across the Corporate Development function.

An initial team of two colleagues will report to this role.

• Strategic Planning – facilitating the development of and refining our multi-year strategic plan to achieve our long-term vision, and translating it into clear choices, priorities, actionable initiatives, and measurable outcomes.
• Portfolio and Capital Allocation Processes – continuous collaboration with internal stakeholders to guide where we invest our resources to maximize long-term value creation in a way that is agile and responsive to changes in the environment.
• Tracking Progress – establishing, tracking, and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress of our strategic initiatives and enable efficient decision-making.

• Developing presentations for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Planning Corporate Development & Strategy town halls and leadership meetings.
• Providing regular updates on activities for senior leadership.
• Leading project prioritization and resourcing.
• Tracking and developing budgets.
• Managing engagement with external stakeholders; overseeing conference planning.
• Managing data sources; maintaining databases that document various activities and projects.
• Foundational operational support across all Corporate Development activities.

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, Strategy, or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years' experience in strategic and operational leadership roles within corporate strategy or business development in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in corporate strategic planning, capital allocation frameworks, asset evaluation, and operational management.
• Previous experience leading strategy and operations within a global organization.
• Proven ability to integrate corporate strategy with operational processes, driving business development success and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with due diligence, valuation methodologies, and partnership frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills, financial acumen and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of global pharmaceutical markets, regulatory environments, and industry trends, and leveraging these insights to guide strategic initiatives.

• Demonstrate strategic vision and the ability to anticipate industry trends, guiding Organon through a dynamic and evolving business landscape.
• Exhibit exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, influencing and aligning diverse stakeholders towards a common strategic purpose.
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to foster alignment and efficiency across cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability and resilience to navigate complex challenges, maintaining a focus on strategic goals and evolving business environments.
• Creativity and resourcefulness.
• Ability to create a high-performing team culture, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Ability to build, lead, and develop a team of professionals, including recruiting talent, managing performance, developing colleagues, and increasing/ broadening capabilities aligned with company values and leadership behaviors.

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