Director, Research and Development Transformation - bioM?rieux BV : Job Details

The Transformation Director is responsible for supporting the execution of Organon Research & Development future vision, strategy and roadmap. As a member of the Strategy & Transformation (S&T) team, the Transformation Director contributes to the transformation of our R&D organization and ensures the successful execution of key R&D transformation projects through project-based initiatives.

The Transformation Director reports into the Head, Strategy & Transformation within the Innovation Strategy & Integration (ISI) team. This role requires effective collaboration with cross functional teams to drive key projects and establish relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and agreement. In addition to driving the execution of transformation initiatives, this role is responsible for developing governance and reporting for the Strategy & Transformation team, identifying simplification and continuous improvement opportunities and helping to build a continuous improvement mindset throughout the organization.

Success in this role depends on a candidate's ability to develop relationships with cross functional teams, lead complex, cross-functional R&D projects, have an entrepreneurial mindset and ability to drive projects through completion, including communication and change management.

• Work closely with the Head of S&T to develop a transformation capability including governance and transformation portfolio tracking and reporting, that supports the execution of transformation projects across R&D.
• Utilize strong project management skills along with agile and/ or lean six sigma principles to execute transformation projects that align with the R&D strategy.
• Develop a business-as-usual process maintenance model and governance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and members of the R&D Leadership Team (LT).
• Maintain a prioritized book of work for the Strategy & Transformation function.
• Develop change management strategies and partner with R&D Communications to execute communications plans.
• Help create a high performing team that is focused, empowered and delivers on business priorities.
• Drive a culture of inclusivity, respect, innovation and entrepreneurism.

• Bachelor's degree required with eight years of related experience (six years with Master's degree).
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum eight years strategy and operations experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industries.
• Experience leading strategic and organizational transformation projects through to implementation including change management.
• Prior management consulting experience a plus.
• Business Acumen: Lead and drive transformation projects utilizing advanced project management skills, excellent strategic thinking skills, and a deep and broad working knowledge of the end-to-end drug development process. Have strong business acumen and experience in leading business transformation projects including skills in process mapping, process improvement and change management.
• Leadership: Ability to engage and influence senior level stakeholders around business strategy, goals, and business outcomes, and drive them towards strategic decisions. Ability to drive and influence work outside of your function.
• Collaboration: Work with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner, including the ability to build and maintain critical networks and collaborative relationships.
• Business Consulting: Skill in consulting and ability to identify issues and recommend solutions. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Oral and Written Communications: Outstanding verbal, written, and executive level presentation abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Team Leadership: Help build and lead a high-performing team, provide mentorship, guidance and support to drive individual and collective success.
• Planning: Support the prioritization and planning of initiatives with available resources.
• Performance metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and impact of strategic and transformation initiatives.

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women's Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions. Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

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Number of Openings: 1

Requisition ID: R536452