Responsibilities
As a Director for Global Strategy, your responsibilities will include to:
1. Lead / manage strategic projects for Waters as defined by the CEO and EC:Lead cross-functional teams to successful outcomes with clear impactEnsure that project collaborations with external consultants are well-managedPrepare recommendations and present updates to leadershipMulti-task in balancing large book of work while ensuring consistent attention and prioritization of most critical and visible projectsRole model leadership and scientific rigor within the Waters culture
2. Support annual Strategic Planning ProcessLead components of company-wide strategy process in collaboration with business and function leaders through the matrixed organizationFacilitate workshops and prioritization exercises, provide constructive criticism and independent analysis, push to define targets and meaningful KPIs
3. Identify and assess major business opportunities
4. Support identification and evaluation of organic and inorganic business opportunities that could impact growth and profitabilityCollect diverse perspectives and market research, including from external networksProvide independent recommendations to EC
5. Drive people development and cultural changeCultivate a broad and deep network across the company and externallyRecruit talented individuals as collaborators and future group membersDevelop members of teams, providing feedback and coachingAssist with communicating and setting an example of our aspirational culture and strategic directions
Qualifications
6. Advanced degree strongly preferred (PhD, MD, MBA) with scientific or engineering discipline a plus
7. Consulting background strongly recommended, with project management experience
8. Prior experience in life sciences tools, diagnostics, med device, biopharma or other relevant industries strongly preferred
9. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sharp business and financial acumen
10. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence the thinking of senior management
11. Team player and network-builder with desire to grasp new technology and change the world
12. Energetic, self-disciplined, creative and mature with a customer orientation and strong leadership potential