Director, Strategy

Why Ansell?

At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

Discover more about our company, our people, and our values by visiting us at Ansell.

In this position you will play a vital role in supporting the development and execution of enterprise strategy, including long‑term planning, growth opportunity evaluation, and enterprise efficiency improvement through data‑driven analysis and cross‑functional collaboration, advancing the company’s value creation plan. A key focus of this role is driving initiatives effectively across the company through data‑driven analysis, rigorous project management, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The Director partners with senior leaders across business units and functions to ensure initiatives align with corporate goals and market expectations, while ensuring ownership and accountability for execution through the company’s operating model.

The base salary range for this position is $180,000 to $205,000 U.S. Dollars per year.

Specific salary for this role may vary within this range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Candidate may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits.

• Competitive compensation plan, including a performance based annual incentive.

• Flexible and hybrid work model.

• A culture of belonging and inclusion, collaboration thrives, and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered—across our global community.

• Ansell University, Linked In Learning and Mentorship programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills.

• Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through Linked In Learning and Mentorships.

• Health Benefits:
  
  medical, dental, vision, short term and long‑term disability and wellness programs

• 401‑k plan with company match

• Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal days) 14 paid holidays

• Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Summer Friday’s

• Regional Belonging & Inclusion Networks

• Green office concept and a global mission of sustainability

• Support the corporate strategic planning process, including annual goal setting, multi‑year planning, and scenario modeling.

• Conduct industry, competitive, and market analyses to inform strategic priorities and executive decision‑making.

• Assist in evaluating organic and inorganic growth opportunities, including investments, partnerships, and divestitures.

• Prepare strategic materials and presentations for senior leadership and board‑level discussions.

• Help develop, align and monitor action plans for implementing strategic initiatives; track KPIs and report progress.

• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve enterprise efficiency, including cost optimization, process improvements, and resource allocation.

• Contribute to enterprise‑wide transformation efforts such as innovation, digital enablement, and go‑to‑market strategies.

• Collaborate with Finance, Investor Relations, and Corporate Communications to ensure alignment of strategy with messaging and change management.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members; foster a collaborative and high‑performance culture.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• 7–10 years of experience in corporate strategy, consulting, investment banking, or strategic roles within a public company.

• Experience supporting or interacting with senior leadership and/or board‑level stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of financial modeling, valuation, and performance metrics.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to simplify complex topics.

• Proven ability to work cross‑functionally and manage initiatives in a matrixed organization.

• Familiarity with…