Associate Director, Strategy and Value Capture

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters' innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics.

Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters' passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of Med Tech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of Med Tech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Overview

The Strategy & Business Development group at Waters Biosciences supports the business in the development and execution of the transformation strategy. In addition to running the annual Strategic Planning process, the group drives critical Value Capture initiatives across all functions and geographies.

As Associate Director, Strategy and Value Capture you will collaborate with Waters Biosciences leadership team members and HQ Strategy and Transformation office on the most important initiatives. You will lead cross-functional teams that change the practice of science, touching all facets of R&D, Manufacturing and Quality and drive Value Capture.

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 is based out of Milpitas CA, Waters Biosciences USA Headquarters.

Responsibilities

As an Associate Director Strategy and Value Capture, your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

* Lead / manage strategic transformation projects for Waters Biosciences:

* 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 Value Capture activities and 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…