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Global Head of Corporate Strategy
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110 days ago
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Job Description
Global Head of Corporate Strategy
Syneos Health
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Global Head Corporate Strategy will lead the strategic planning efforts across the organization, working closely with executive leadership to identify and drive key initiatives that support long-term growth. With a strong foundation in clinical research commercialization and an analytical mindset, the role assesses market trends, competitive positioning, and internal performance to develop and execute business strategies. This role contributes to inorganic growth opportunities including partnerships, acquisitions, and strategic alliances. Collaborates with global corporate communications and marketing to communicate the Syneos Health strategy to our stakeholders. - Strategic Planning & Execution: Develops and leads the company’s multi-year corporate strategy framework, aligning functional and business unit strategies with overall corporate objectives. - Market Intelligence & Opportunity Assessment: Conducts deep analyses of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging market opportunities in the clinical research and life sciences space. - Growth Strategy & Portfolio Optimization: Identifies and prioritizes organic and inorganic growth opportunities, including service line expansion, geographic diversification, and strategic investments. - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Support: Supports the evaluation, diligence, and integration planning of potential M&A opportunities; collaborates with finance, legal, and operations teams throughout the deal lifecycle. - Stakeholder Reporting: Prepares strategic presentations and materials for executive leadership and the Board of Directors, summarizing recommendations, initiatives, and KPIs. Prepares strategy materials for other stakeholder groups: customers and employees in conjunction with global corporate communications and marketing. - Cross-Functional Leadership: Partners with key leaders across Clinical Operations, Commercial Operations, Business Development, Finance, Change Management and Technology to align execution with strategic objectives. - Innovation & Transformation Initiatives: Drives transformational programs that enhance scalability, efficiency, and differentiation in clinical research services in conjunction with the operational excellence team. Qualifications - 7-10 years of experience in corporate strategy or transformation. - Currently a Principal / Associate Partner at a top-tier consulting firm focused on healthcare or life sciences, or has transitioned to industry as an Exec Director/VP of Strategy within a global biopharma organization. - 5+ years experience in biopharma or pharma services. Understands market trends, commercialization models and regulatory landscape. - Has operationalized multi-year strategic or transformation plans (> $1B+ organizations) and translated enterprise priorities into detailed initiatives, metrics, and execution accountability. - Implemented dashboards and project plans to track performance. - Has led deep-dive analyses into markets, competitors, and adjacencies, and distilled data into clear insights and strategic implications. - Experience building and delivering Board and ELT strategy materials. - Track record of driving alignment with executives at multiple levels and with cross-functional teams. - Brings roll up sleeves approach and is able to shift between high-level strategy and day-to-day execution. Benefits - Company car or car allowance - Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision - Company match 401k - Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance - Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time Salary Range The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Additional Information Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
Job Requirements
- 7-10 years of experience in corporate strategy or transformation.
- Currently a Principal / Associate Partner at a top-tier consulting firm focused on healthcare or life sciences, or has transitioned to industry as an Exec Director/VP of Strategy within a global biopharma organization.
- 5+ years experience in biopharma or pharma services. Understands market trends, commercialization models and regulatory landscape.
- Has operationalized multi-year strategic or transformation plans (> $1B+ organizations) and translated enterprise priorities into detailed initiatives, metrics, and execution accountability.
- Implemented dashboards and project plans to track performance.
- Has led deep-dive analyses into markets, competitors, and adjacencies, and distilled data into clear insights and strategic implications.
- Experience building and delivering Board and ELT strategy materials.
- Track record of driving alignment with executives at multiple levels and with cross-functional teams.
- Brings roll up sleeves approach and is able to shift between high-level strategy and day-to-day execution.
Benefits
- Company car or car allowance
- Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
- Company match 401k
- Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance
- Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time
- Salary Range
- The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
- Additional Information
- Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
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