Head Strategy - Small Molecules

Company Overview

Solvias is an internationally recognized provider of integrated solutions dedicated to contract analytical research, development, and manufacturing. The company offers a wide range of services and solutions across various sectors including Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Device, Cell & Gene Therapy, and Cosmetics. With its headquarters located near Basel, Switzerland, Solvias employs over 800 highly qualified professionals who are committed to advancing science to deliver safer and superior products to the market more rapidly.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy

• Refine, execute, and track the 5-year strategic plan for the Small Molecules segment in alignment with organizational objectives, collaborating with key stakeholders and regularly reporting progress to executive management.
• Manage the M&A pipeline, including criteria definition, scouting, screening, and synergy assessment, focusing on targets that address capability gaps or enhance revenue and EBITDA objectives.
• Support strategic projects and initiatives that strengthen the value chain, particularly in the Digital area.

Product & Portfolio Management

• Monitor portfolio profitability and key performance indicators (KPIs) per customer, service, and location, leading optimization initiatives in collaboration with the Finance team.
• Drive the development, maintenance, and rationalization of portfolio business cases within the Small Molecules segment, in cooperation with Marketing, Science, and Finance.
• Ensure alignment in client acquisition and maintenance with the segmentation strategy, working closely with Marketing.

Go to Market

• Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats within the Small Molecules segment, and serve as the internal domain expert.
• Define target customers, value propositions, and differentiating factors for the Small Molecules segment in collaboration with the Marketing team.
• Refine the pricing framework and oversee its governance.
• Evaluate potential partnerships for the assigned segment, in collaboration with the Executive Committee.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a scientific or business discipline.
• Significant experience in Strategy, Marketing, Business Development, or a similar field, preferably within the pharmaceutical or consulting industry.
• Proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and achieving measurable outcomes.
• Expertise in Strategic Planning, Project Management, Financial Modeling, and Market & Competitive Insights.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a capacity to lead through influence and motivation.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of additional languages, particularly German and French, is advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; PowerBI).

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