Head Strategy - Small Molecules

About Us

Solvias is a globally recognized provider of integrated solutions in contract analytical research, development, and manufacturing. With a diverse range of services across the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Device, Cell & Gene Therapy, and Cosmetic industries, we are dedicated to advancing science. Our headquarters are located near Basel, Switzerland, and we take pride in our team of over 800 highly qualified professionals who are committed to delivering safer and better products to market efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy

• Refine and execute a 5-year strategic plan for the Small Molecules segment in alignment with overarching organizational objectives, collaborating with key stakeholders and reporting progress to top management.
• Manage the M&A pipeline, including criteria definition, scouting, screening, and synergy assessment, to achieve strategic growth targets.
• Support strategic projects and initiatives that enhance the value chain, particularly in the digital arena.

Product & Portfolio Management

• Track portfolio profitability and relevant KPIs across customers and services, driving optimization initiatives in collaboration with the Finance team.
• Develop and maintain business cases for portfolio management in partnership with Marketing, Science, and Finance.
• Ensure client acquisition and maintenance align with the segmentation strategy in collaboration with Marketing.

Go to Market

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities within the Small Molecules segment, acting as the internal domain expert and sharing insights organization-wide.
• Articulate target customers, value propositions, and differentiation strategies for the segment in collaboration with Marketing.
• Refine pricing frameworks and oversee governance processes accordingly.
• Evaluate potential partnerships for the assigned segment in collaboration with executive leadership.

Candidate Profile

• Master's degree in a scientific or business-related discipline.
• Significant experience in Strategy, Marketing, Business Development, or a similar field, preferably within the pharmaceutical or consulting industries.
• Demonstrated success in driving strategic initiatives and achieving measurable outcomes.
• Expertise in Strategic Planning, Project Management, Financial Modeling, Market Insights, and segmentation.
• A hands-on, collaborative team player with strong analytical problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities, including executive-level presentation skills.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages such as German or French is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI).

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