We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Cengage's portfolio of businesses supports student choice by providing a range of pathways that help learners achieve their goals and lead a choice-filled life. Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/. We’re hiring a Strategy and Transformation Manager who can take on high‑impact strategic and analytical work across the company. You’ll play a key role in shaping growth initiatives, improving operations, and guiding leaders with strong business insights and data. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, thinks critically, structures problems clearly, and communicates with confidence across diverse teams. What you will do here: - Lead important strategic and operational improvement projects to support growth goals and new corporate priorities across Cengage Group. Address risks within business unit operating models. - As needed, lead integrations of acquisitions, including developing and maintaining Cengage’s integration playbook, and leading cross-functional integration teams. - Lead analyses, workshops, and project teams to identify improvement areas and develop solutions to increase business efficiency, carrying out large scale projects that span across Cengage Group. - Work hand-in-hand with external research or consulting teams, bolstering work with relevant internal analysis or process understanding to provide well-rounded recommendations. - Provide impactful strategy recommendations and analysis on new and proposed commercial models. - Drive analysis and thought leadership on improving our overall services to our internal and external customers, ensuring we remain best in class. - Identify and unlock sources of efficiency, alignment, simplicity and scale for the entire organization. - Identify and track interesting adjacencies and important macro-trends. - Coach and mentor analysts for project success and their professional development. Skills you will need here: - A four-year college degree with high achievement and/or previous experience with the following: - 5+ years of professional experience, including corporate experience, professional services organization (consulting) and/or cross-functional leadership roles (strategy, business operations, transformation). - Track record of achievement in delivering large, complex projects and influencing business outcomes as a highly collaborative partner. - Demonstrated ability to frame, visualize and contextualize complex and ambiguous problems. - Ability to lead a high-impact agenda with a diverse group of executives and business collaborators. You can guide the right changes in a fluid and dynamic environment. - Ability to challenge ideas and norms with thoughtful arguments; is a leader with a point of view who is creative and confident in identifying solutions and persuading others to a course of action. - Intellectual curiosity to quickly become a crucial advisor within the areas of investigation; understanding strategic objectives, internal process flows, external benchmarking, and relevant performance indicators. - Highly developed analytical skills and data savvy; strong quantitative and problem-solving toolkit; comfortable using different sources of data, qualitative inputs, and assumptions to quickly test and prioritize hypotheses. - Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; proven record as a great teammate with an understanding of how to deliver both personal and team goals. - Capacity to work independently or as part of a team with a “roll up your sleeves” approach. - Passion for identifying and championing sources of business value. - Prior experience leading successful business transformation projects. - Excellent written, oral, presentation, and facilitation skills. Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws. Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com. About Cengage Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Compensation At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy. The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range. In this position, you will be eligible to participate in the company’s discretionary incentive bonus program. This position's bonus target amount, which is not guaranteed and is dependent on individual performance and overall company results among other factors, is provided below. 15% Annual: Individual Target $101,900.00 - $132,450.00 USD

SVP, Strategy Position: Full-Time Location: This position offers remote work from Los Angeles, New York or Colorado. Please be aware that applications from candidates residing outside of California, Colorado and New York will not be considered. OVERVIEW Movement Strategy is seeking a Senior Vice President, Strategy to lead and define the vision, standards, and operating model for integrated strategy across Brand, Communications, Content & Engagement (C&E), and Influencer Marketing, ensuring our approach operates with clarity, rigor, and cultural ambition both individually and in deep integration. As an SVP, you are both a discipline architect and an agency leader. You oversee cross-Pod excellence, elevate senior client partnerships, shape new business narratives, and build scalable systems that strengthen Movement’s integrated social offering. You will oversee the Impact Center of Excellence (COE), partner closely with Creative, Production, Data & Insights, Paid Media, Influencer, and Account leadership, and report into executive agency leadership. You will play a central role in defining how Movement connects brand strategy to content ecosystems, engagement systems, Influencer Marketing and measurable business impact. This role requires deep expertise in brand and communications strategy, social and content ecosystems, cultural intelligence, engagement frameworks, performance storytelling, and senior-level team leadership. A BIT ABOUT US Movement Strategy creates content and campaigns for the world’s most exciting brands. We win awards, make headlines, shatter engagement numbers and celebrate the journey along the way. It’s why companies like Netflix, Amazon, Spotify, and Intuit come to us again and again. We’re fully remote with hubs in New York, Denver, and LA, and a presence all across the US. We believe collaboration is what takes our work from good to great, and at times, even to legendary status. We champion diverse opinions and creativity in every department, and provide professional development and learning opportunities with the goal of helping you discover your best work today, and learn how to make it even better in the future. KEY FOCUS AREAS: Executive Discipline Leadership & Vision - Define and articulate the long-term vision for integrated Strategy across the agency. - Ensure discipline operates as a distinct center of excellence while functioning as a unified, integrated system. - Establish scalable frameworks, standards, and methodologies that elevate strategic rigor, content excellence, and engagement innovation. - Partner with executive leadership to shape agency positioning, narrative, and growth priorities. - Identify emerging cultural, platform, and technological shifts that should influence the evolution of both disciplines. Integrated Brand, Content, Influencer, and Communications Strategy - Oversee development of complex brand, social, and communications strategies across Pods. - Drive the vision and execution of comprehensive by partnering with the Influencer CoE lead to drive Influencer Marketing Strategies that integrate seamlessly with brand, content, and communications plans. - Ensure strategic foundations ladder seamlessly into content ecosystems, engagement frameworks, and publishing systems. - Drive clarity across positioning, messaging architecture, audience strategy, and cultural relevance. - Elevate how Movement translates insights into actionable creative and content direction. - Champion ambitious, culturally resonant ideas grounded in data and measurable business outcomes. Content & Engagement Ecosystem Leadership - Oversee agency-wide content strategy, publishing models, engagement systems, and tone frameworks. - Ensure content calendars, cultural tentpoles, campaign moments, and always-on ecosystems connect to brand strategy. - Codify best practices across engagement planning, community management, escalation protocols, and brand safety systems. - Strengthen the integration between C&E, Strategy, Creative, Influencer, Paid Media, and Data to create cohesive, high-performing programs. - Introduce scalable governance models, QA systems, and workflow standards that drive operational excellence. Advanced Insights, Measurement & Performance Rigor - Partner with Data & Insights to define how performance measurement informs both strategic direction and content optimization. - Oversee KPI frameworks, forecasting models, test-and-learn systems, and performance storytelling at the highest level. - Elevate analytic rigor across Pods and ensure insights translate into strategic pivots and innovation. - Lead cross-client and cross-Pod performance discussions to identify trends, whitespace, and scalable improvements. Pod Partnership & Cross-Agency Integration - Serve as executive strategic authority and senior escalation point across Pods. - Partner with Pod Leads to ensure integrated excellence across Strategy, Creative, C&E, Influencer, Paid Media, and Account. - Provide senior guidance in moments of complexity, category shifts, cultural sensitivity, or business transformation. - Ensure discipline standards translate effectively into Pod-level execution. Client Leadership & Executive Presence - Build and maintain senior-level (VP+) client relationships across key accounts. - Lead strategic conversations during annual planning, business reviews, brand repositioning initiatives, and complex engagements. - Represent Strategy in high-stakes presentations and executive rooms. - Serve as a visible thought leader externally when appropriate (industry POVs, panels, publications). New Business & Agency Growth - Lead or co-lead strategic development for major new business opportunities. - Shape pitch narratives that connect brand strategy, cultural insight, content systems, and measurable outcomes. - Strengthen Movement’s strategic differentiation in competitive opportunities. - Identify organic growth opportunities across existing accounts through proactive strategic leadership. Talent, Culture & Organizational Leadership - Oversee senior leaders within Strategy and C&E across Pods. - Shape discipline org design, hiring strategy, and succession planning in partnership with People & Culture. - Build inclusive, high-performing teams grounded in clarity, empowerment, and accountability. - Mentor Directors, Group Directors, and emerging senior leaders. - Foster a culture of rigor, curiosity, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. QUALIFICATIONS - 15+ years of experience in integrated strategy within a social-first agency environment. - Deep expertise in brand positioning, narrative development, content ecosystems, engagement systems, influencer marketing, and communications architecture. - Advanced experience with cultural research, analytics, social listening, and performance frameworks. - Proven success leading large, multi-disciplinary teams. - Extensive experience presenting to and influencing senior executive stakeholders. - Demonstrated ability to scale systems, frameworks, and operations across multiple business units. - Strong record of contributing to new business wins and account growth. - Ability to balance visionary leadership with operational rigor. IDEAL QUALITIES - Executive-level strategic thinker with a commanding POV and strong creative instincts. - Systems-oriented leader who can build structure without stifling creativity. - Inspiring communicator and compelling storyteller. - Calm, clear, and grounded in high-pressure environments. - Equally fluent in brand ambition, cultural nuance, and performance metrics. - Deeply collaborative and capable of influencing across disciplines. - Passionate about shaping the future of social, culture, and content marketing. Benefits & Perks Movement’s approach to the future of work: We embrace a remote culture and empower our employees to work wherever they feel most productive. To facilitate in-person collaboration, we have a partnership with WeWork which allows our employees to have a membership to any location nationwide. We recruit in our three main states of California, Colorado, and New York. We are open to recruiting candidates in these states: New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Ohio, and Kansas. As a leader in social advertising, we rely on the creativity of our people to deliver the best work for our clients. In return, we invest in our employees by offering them a diverse suite of benefits from best-in-class carriers, with enough choice and flexibility to keep our team and their families healthy and happy today and tomorrow. - 100% employee contribution for health (base plan), vision, and dental - 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match - Short and Long Term Disability - Life Insurance & AD&D - Paid Parental Leave - Fully-Remote Agency - Unlimited Paid Time Off - Take-As-You-Need Paid Time Off - Take-As-You-Need Paid Mental Health Days - 10 days minimum required off per year - Company Paid Holidays + More - Week-Long Winter Agency Closure - Support for continued education - New Business Referral Bonus - Health and Wellness Program - WeWork Membership - Positive Impact and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committees - Employee Resource Groups SALARY & COMPENSATION In compliance with local and state law, we are disclosing the compensation for roles that will be performed in New York City, Colorado, and California. The range listed is just one component of Movement Strategy’s total compensation package for employees. Individual compensation varies based on location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, years of relevant experience, qualifications, and certifications or other professional licenses held. Movement Strategy prides itself on providing competitive salaries and actively works to ensure there is pay equity across the company. Pay Range: $180k - 230k salary per year Movement Strategy is an Equal Opportunity Employer Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they check every single box. Movement Strategy is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages those from historically and systemically marginalized communities to apply. We believe that what we put out into the world matters. And since we were founded on the principles of paving our own path, we take bold steps toward what we believe is the right direction. This means addressing the big stuff: the systems of inequality that impact some of us far more than others. As culture creators, we firmly believe we have a responsibility to our colleagues, clients, communities, and the industry to live up to the Movement’s name. We confront inequities head-on as they come, knowing that this work is never done and that we must keep the momentum.

Job Description The Executive Director of Global Marketing for Ophthalmology will be responsible for developing and implementing the scientific and Life Cycle Management (LCM) strategy and plan for all assets in the ophthalmology portfolio. This is a key leadership role on the ophthalmology global marketing team and will lead collaboration with cross-functional leaders to ensure a coordinated franchise approach for Scientific Leaders across our company's ophthalmology assets and will lead the commercial strategy elements for LCM activities. This role is a business-critical position that will be instrumental in helping our company build a leadership position in the ophthalmology therapeutic category and contributing to establishing ophthalmology as a key growth driver for our company. This role reports to the Associate Vice President, Global Ophthalmology and is responsible to support enterprise wide commercialization preparedness. For more than 35 years, our company has been committed to scientific research and discovery (R&D) in ophthalmology. Today, we are developing a series of options designed to help people manage and treat retinal conditions, with the goal of reducing the growing burden of eye diseases worldwide. We remain committed to working together with our partners in the global ophthalmology community to address the complex challenges that impede progress toward improving eye health. The Executive Director will play an important role in supporting the commercial transformation and leadership of our launches, including new ways of working, embedding advanced analytics, evolving the commercial models and building value for patients, payers and healthcare professionals (HCPs). Specific Responsibilities Include: - Lead the development of the overall scientific and LCM strategy for ophthalmology and ensure the commercial vision is integrated into cross-functional plans - Lead the development of the Scientific Leader engagement strategy and plan for ophthalmology assets and ensure a complementary and coordinated approach with our company's ophthalmology portfolio - Coordinate closely with the brand leads to ensure a seamless and coordinated Scientific Leader and Healthcare professional experience across multiple HCP segments - Embed Scientific Leader insights into the development of all brand elements to contribute to the development of a robust launch and portfolio strategy with clear product differentiation - Lead the development of a commercial model that optimizes the customer experience and minimizes points of friction in must-win markets - Build and lead a team of 2 FTEs to deliver on key objectives for the ophthalmology business - Collaborate with Regional Commercial Leaders and cross-functional partners (medical, policy, access, advocacy, etc.) to optimize the value of ophthalmology assets for the HCP segment - Partner with our Research & Development Division's Clinical and Outcomes Research team to ensure the commercial perspective is embedded into cross-functional partner strategies and tactical plans with full alignment with portfolio priorities - As a key leader in the Ophthalmology Franchise, this role will create organizational excitement, momentum, confidence and focus on the Ophthalmology portfolio - Collaborate with Ophthalmology Global Marketing Colleagues to invest in each other’s development, build a culture of inclusivity and challenge the status quo for the purpose of creating stronger outcomes Education Minimum Requirement: - Required: Bachelor's Degree - Preferred: Advanced Degree (MBA) Required Experience and Skills: - Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience across marketing, sales, market access or related experiences in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries and at least 3 years demonstrated in-line marketing experience required. - Industry expertise in ophthalmology, with a focus on retina Preferred Experience and Skills: - Prior launch experience preferred. - Leadership and Impact: Proven track record of high-performance launches and driving business results. - Innovative Thinking: Demonstrated ability to leverage innovation to drive results - Collaboration & Influence without authority: Strong collaboration skills, both within commercial teams and cross divisional teams including R&D and manufacturing, medical affairs, Outcomes Research and Access - Communication: Ability to clearly articulate messages/information across the enterprise and to all levels, including highest levels of senior leadership - Understanding of Drug Development Process (Early and Late Stage) - Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to analyze complex data and create clear patient and customer centric strategies - Challenging Status Quo: Ability to push past internal obstacles to drive initiatives forward Required Skills: Accountability, Adaptability, Change Management, Communication, Developing Pricing Strategies, Direct Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Leadership, Market Access Strategies, Market Development, Market Research, People Leadership, Pharmaceuticals Marketing, Product Management, Results-Oriented, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement​ We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”. The salary range for this role is $255,800.00 - $402,700.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 25% Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 03/27/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. Job Description Job Summary The Principal Enterprise Strategist (PES) is a senior individual contributor responsible for serving as an enterprise-level strategic advisor on the organization’s most complex and impactful customer engagements. This role partners with executive customers and internal sales leadership to align business priorities with integrated, multi-practice technology strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes. The PES operates as a cross-practice integrator and quarterback, guiding initiatives that span cloud, data and AI, security, digital experience, infrastructure, and services. The role elevates executive conversations, strengthens account strategies, shapes large and strategic opportunities, and ensures solution cohesion from strategy through execution alignment. What you will do: - Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to executive-level customers, aligning business objectives with integrated technology strategies and roadmaps. - Lead and facilitate executive discussions that connect enterprise priorities to technology investments and measurable outcomes. - Act as the strategic quarterback for complex, multi-practice opportunities. - Partner with sellers and Enterprise Solution Executives to shape large, strategic deals. - Translate enterprise goals into cohesive IT roadmaps. - Quantify business, financial, and ROI impact of proposed strategies. - Mentor and provide thought leadership across the Enterprise Strategist community. What we expect of you:   - Bachelor’s degree OR 7 years of total Information technology experience, to include 3 years of experience delivering complex technical solutions including planning, development, implementation, and support. - Extensive experience in enterprise technology strategy, consulting, architecture, or pre-sales advisory roles. - Demonstrated success engaging executive-level stakeholders. - Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Broad cross-domain technology knowledge. - Experience with outcome-based selling or value engineering. - Executive presence and credibility - Enterprise and systems-level thinking - Cross-practice collaboration - Strategic storytelling - Ability to operate in ambiguity Pay range: $ 151,350- $ 211,870, depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 25% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner’s mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision-making. You don’t need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work. We make technology work so people can do great things.     CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.      CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW’s goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review CDW's AI Applicant Notice.