What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives position at Avantor?
The Opportunity:
Job Description: Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Overview: The Vice President of Strategic Initiatives will work closely with the CEO and management team to identify and lead assignments and transformation projects that are related to the enhancement of business operations, support of strategic initiatives, and building the capability of the organization. The Vice President of Strategic Initiatives will act as an ambassador for the CEO and provide leverage for the senior leadership team.
The Vice President of Strategic Initiatives will be responsible for spearheading and driving transformative initiatives across our organization on a global scale. This executive-level position requires a visionary leader with a proven track record of successfully leading complex organizational change and driving business transformation.
Position Responsibilities:
Identify, lead, and execute strategic, transformational, and growth initiatives developed in conjunction with the senior team (e.g., pricing, cost savings, cross-selling initiatives, new service lines, etc.).
Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Work with functional leaders to identify, maintain and prioritize a pipeline of opportunities to drive growth, efficiency and productivity across the company.
Lead and oversee the execution of change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new processes, technologies, and organizational structures
Foster alignment and gain support for strategic initiatives through presentations/discussions across the Company, in Board Meetings and other company-wide forums
Build consensus and ensure cross functional dependencies are identified to drive outcomes and achieve targeted results
Provide direct oversight of key projects as designated by the CEO
Required Knowledge and Skills/Key Attributes
Solid business acumen, ideally with previous experience in manufacturing focused businesses and/or private equity ownership,
Expertise in financial modeling and analytical thinking with acute attention to detail accuracy.
Strong problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent judgment and discretion; high integrity
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner to managers and executives
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
In-depth knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in global business transformation.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and diplomacy.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
10 years of experience leading global strategic initiatives in complex organizations.
Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred.
Prior experience in multi-faceted, strategically orientated chief of staff, strategy, PMO, or corporate development roles.
A track record of initiative delivery preferably in a multi business unit or private equity environment.
Experiences involving acquisitions, sale processes and international operations are a plus.
Experience and ability to model and synthesize complex financial analysis, operational and KPI data into concise presentations and decision framework.
Demonstrated experience as successful influential leader across matrix teams.
Proficient in MS Office Suite; highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
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