About the Role:
The Director of Corporate Strategy plays a critical role in shaping and executing the long term direction of the organisation. Operating as a key strategic partner to and reporting into the Chief Strategy Officer, this role drives corporate strategy and corporate development initiatives, leads cross functional high-impact projects through a global project management office, and develops materials that inform key decision-making for the Executive Team and Board. Responsible for market intelligence, stakeholder engagement and strategic partnership development.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Initiatives & Corporate Projects
- Lead or support enterprise wide strategic initiatives aligned with the corporate strategy, including growth strategy development, operational improvements, and global transformation programs.
- Lead or support development of business plans with clear financial objectives for new offerings and products
- Work closely with senior business leaders to assess strategic priorities, define problem statements, and deliver actionable recommendations.
- Build data driven frameworks, feasibility assessments, and business cases to evaluate new opportunities or strategic shifts.
- Track and report on the progress of key strategic programs and performance against strategy.
- Lead the design and delivery of long-term strategic initiatives, including managing annual corporate planning cycles and cross-functional special projects.
- Drive the strategy for integrating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning across organizational processes for both efficiency gains and competitive differentiation
Executive & Board Level Material
- Develop high quality presentations, insights, and briefing documents for the Executive Leadership team, and Board of Directors with CSO guidance.
- Translate complex data and strategic issues into crisp, compelling narratives suitable for senior audiences.
- Prepare materials for investor related discussions and partner engagements (as required).
Market & Competitive Intelligence
- Drive market research and competitive analysis across the global CRO, biotech, and pharma landscape.
- Identify strategic trends, emerging risks, and new opportunities in clinical development and outsourced R&D services.
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
- Build strong relationships across global functional and regional teams to drive alignment and execution of strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Corporate Development, BD, Operations, and HR on cross functional strategic work.
- Support and mentor more junior strategy team members as needed.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required in Business Management or related field, MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
- Minimum 10+ years in a leadership role, with either management consulting (Life Sciences practice) with CRO/healthcare strategy experience.
- Advanced skills in data analytics, visualization, valuation, financial modelling and storyboarding
- Experience in strategic planning and business analysis, business process improvement
- Experience in market analysis, go-to-market strategy development, and competitor analysis
Novotech is proud to offer a great workplace. We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
Our team members are passionate about what we do, but we understand work is only of the things that is important to them. We support our team members with flexible working options, paid parental leave for both parents, flexible leave entitlements, wellness programs and ongoing development programs.
We are looking for people who are passionate about working clinical research and biotech, including people who identify as LGBTIQ+, have a disability or have caring responsibilities.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every application. We look forward to contacting you regarding your application.
About Us
Novotech is a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO).
At Novotech, ambition meets opportunity. As a globally recognized leader in clinical research and scientific advisory services, we are proud to combine our position at the forefront of the industry with an award-winning workplace culture that values ambition, innovation, and growth. Named Employer of Choice, Great Place to Work and Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE), we are committed to fostering an environment that reflects the life-changing work we do.
Since 1997, we have expanded our global footprint, now with 30+ offices across Asia-Pacific, the United States, and Europe. This growing network unites professionals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to advance therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.
At Novotech, our employees are at the heart of our success. By offering trust, flexibility, and autonomy through programs like NovoLife, our flexible benefits framework, we empower team members to create an effective work-life balance that delivers professional satisfaction and maximum results for clients.
With access to mentorship opportunities, professional development programs, and a dynamic community, Novotech offers a platform for driven individuals to achieve personal growth while shaping the future of healthcare. Join us to be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your ambition to make a global impact.
