Job Description
IMFT is the transformation program within Innovative Medicine Finance, dedicated to enabling Finance and its business partners to deliver superior value and sustainable competitive advantage for our organization, partners, and patients. We are advancing Finance with digital competencies and tools to become an insight‑driven partner that accelerates decision‑making, optimizes resources, and sparks innovation. As a member of IMFT, you’ll be at the heart of delivering an integrated, cross‑functional transformation that optimizes resources, investment allocation, and value creation across the organization.
Position: Lead Analyst – Source & Direct Procurement, IMFT
Location: Zug, Switzerland (open to other jurisdictions with equivalent requisition numbers)
Key Interactions
Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Establish strong relationships with business partners, finance teams, and technology owners to ensure detailed process mapping, preparing key decisions related to process design, performance, and technology enablement. Foster collaboration with internal and external partners and leverage industry best practices and technological innovations to drive finance transformation. Collaborate across regions, functions, and programs to ensure a global mindset and alignment. Be the driver in integrating finance transformation with other functions (e.g. Supply Chain, Source, JJT, FS&T, HR, etc.) to ensure cohesive execution across all workstreams. Provide leadership to business partners, driving accountability and alignment to deliver on strategic initiatives.
You will be responsible for
* Strategic Process Mapping & Transformation: Perform end‑to‑end process mapping of the current direct procurement and contract manufacturing processes, identifying pain points and inefficiencies. Drive initiatives to standardize, harmonize, and automate processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability in collaboration with IMSC, Source Finance and IMPO teams.
* Continuous Improvement & Optimization: Act as a core business user and advocate for ongoing process refinement. Identify opportunities for streamlining the direct procurement and sub‑contracting process, leveraging best practices and technological advancements to ensure continuous improvement and operational excellence.
* Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Foster strong partnerships across finance, source, supply chain, manufacturing, and other relevant functions. Ensure effective communication and alignment of transformation initiatives, facilitating a collaborative approach to process innovation.
* Value‑Driven Prioritization: Assess and prioritize transformation opportunities based on their potential to generate maximum value. Continuously evaluate the end‑to‑end direct procurement and sub‑contracting process to identify high‑impact projects and ensure alignment with organizational strategic goals.
Qualifications & Requirements
* University or bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (or equivalent).
* Experience in finance roles; experience with direct procurement and/or sub‑contracting processes is a strong asset.
* Prior experience with finance transformation initiatives is advantageous.
* Fluency in English required; additional languages a benefit.
Leadership Competencies
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data to derive actionable insights.
* Eager to learn and adaptable to change in a dynamic environment.
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
* Growth mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts clearly.
* Proven ability to drive process improvements and manage multiple project phases.
* Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and manage high levels of complexity.
* Strong collaboration and stakeholder management, including the ability to influence and challenge.
* Passion for driving change and inspiring business adoption of new processes and technology.
Required Skills
Analytical Reasoning, Cross‑Functional Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Leadership.
Preferred Skills
Budget Management, Business Alignment, Developing Others, Expense Controls, Financial Competence, Financial Forecasting, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusive Leadership, Process Optimization, Relationship Building, Succession Planning, Team Management, Vendor Management.
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