Job Description
Head of Project Office/ Chief of Staff (Life Sciences) [] Head of Project Office/ Chief of Staff (Life Sciences) []
For our customer, a leading multinational Life Sciences group headquartered in the Basel area, we are seeking a Head of Project Office/ Chief of Staff:
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Division and being a member of the divisional Leadership Team, act as supervisor and coordinator of the Divisions strategic projects
Identify and analyse (confidential) issues and risks that might impact the Divisions objectives, and provide guidance
Proactively influence, support and implement strategic decisions of the Division and translate the Divisions strategy into operational plans
Provide thought leadership and act as an internal consultant
Lead the communication regarding the Divisions initiatives; develop a communication plan to ensure the Divisions agenda and initiatives are understood, reinforced and visible throughout the network
Facilitate decision making and execution related to the Divisions growth strategy and transformation
Drive the agenda of the divisional Leadership Team meetings, providing organizational and professional support to leadership in preparation for and during such meetings
Prepare and review all documents of the Leadership Team that are required in connection with the Divisions Business Strategy (5 years and 10 years plan)
Develop an in- depth understanding of the multiple BUs and business models within the Division
Perform such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements:
Masters degree in business or science, complemented with an MBA
Substantial project management experience gained at an international pharmaceutical or biotech group as well as a renowned consulting firm
Fluency in English; German and/ or French working knowledge would be a plus
Proven track record in providing guidance to executive teams, working with executives and managing multiple complex projects
Experience in gathering, analyzing and understanding divergent ambiguous data; ability to formulate hypothesis and translate into actionable plans
Understanding of issues and trends within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries
Highly organized, structured and efficient working style; ability to manage a high workload with conflicting priorities in a challenging environment
Strong results and action orientation
Ability to influence and build followership without direct control
Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills
Strong strategic and financial analysis skills
Highly motivated to develop career
High integrity and loyalty; ability to effectively manage confidential information
Willingness to travel (up to 30%)
Place of work: Basel
