Lead Strategic Growth Initiatives
This is an exciting opportunity to spearhead strategic growth initiatives for the Business Unit (BU), with a mid-term goal of reaching 500M CHF in revenue.
* Develop and implement strategies based on in-depth analysis of market trends, technology shifts, competitive landscape, and unmet customer needs.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to define and implement effective growth plans.
* Track and report progress against strategic plans to enhance profitability and increase return on investment.
* Ensure timely, accurate, and proactive reporting of BU revenues within financial systems.
* Deliver Business Status Reviews (BSRs) and BU Deep Dives to senior leaders, including detailed sales and cost forecasts with scenario planning.
* Support Licensing BU growth opportunity teams with data-driven evaluations, forecasting input, presentations, and project execution.
* Promote continuous improvement across Licensing BU operations in collaboration with cross-functional teams to boost efficiency and service quality.
* Lead and mentor a high-performing Customer Support team serving over 200 licensing and 150 REA customers.
* Implement and optimize robust systems and tools to ensure outstanding customer service.
The successful candidate will possess exceptional leadership and communication skills, with experience leading and managing complex, cross-functional projects. They will be able to translate corporate strategy into actionable success factors and develop breakthrough implementation plans. Experience within a CDMO, biotech, or pharmaceutical environment is preferred.
This role requires a strong ability to drive business outcomes, foster collaborative relationships, and deliver results-oriented solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving growth, improving efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction.