Description
The CPO organisation partners closely with R&D and Commercial to translate cutting-edge science into measurable health outcomes. The Capability Director leads the end-to-end development and evolution of Medical Affairs capability programs that enable delivery of CPO priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Narrative Development
- Lead all phases of capability program development, including needs assessment, program design, execution, and embedding.
- Rapidly assimilate complex organisational and environmental information and insights to craft meaningful, pragmatic stories.
- Ensure capability initiatives are clearly scoped and deliver enterprise priorities.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Partner closely with senior stakeholders to develop bespoke and CPO-wide capability programs.
- Act as a trusted thought partner, bringing clarity of thought, external insights, and well-reasoned recommendations.
- Lead and foster a global capability network, promoting collaboration and ensuring capability programs reflect diverse perspectives.
Program Development, Prioritization & Resource Optimization
- Conduct robust needs assessments to ensure programs address key business priorities.
- Prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively, adapting at pace to shifting business needs.
- Evaluate vendor performance and challenge partners to bring innovative solutions.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Continuously assess external trends, learning technologies, and digital innovations to elevate capability initiatives.
- Measure and communicate program impact through meaningful data and insights.
- Champion new ways of working, fostering a culture of experimentation, agility, and relentless improvement.
Communication & Facilitation Excellence
- Deliver compelling, strategically structured presentations and narratives across levels and geographies.
- Translate complex strategies into actionable plans, clarifying objectives and inspiring engagement.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications
- PhD/MD or PharmD qualification.
- Extensive experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
- Strong understanding of medical functions and medical affairs activities.
- Experience working closely with Medical Affairs teams to shape strategy and build capabilities.
- Proven track record in a leadership role, including leading teams or cross-functional initiatives.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including strategic storytelling and presenting to senior stakeholders.
- Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information quickly.
Preferred Qualifications
- Qualifications such as an MBA or equivalent.
- Strong prioritisation, organisational, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Experience working effectively across diverse cultures, functions, and time zones.
Benefits
- Agile working culture
- Opportunities for growth and development