TA Instruments · 2 months ago
Director of Global Strategy
01757
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveTA Instruments is a global leader in analytical instruments and technologies. As the Director of Global Strategy, you will lead strategic projects, collaborate with senior leaders, and drive initiatives that impact R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality across the organization.
ElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead / manage strategic projects for Waters as defined by the CEO and EC:
Lead cross-functional teams to successful outcomes with clear impact
Ensure that project collaborations with external consultants are well-managed
Prepare recommendations and present updates to leadership
Multi-task in balancing large book of work while ensuring consistent attention and prioritization of most critical and visible projects
Role model leadership and scientific rigor within the Waters culture
Support annual Strategic Planning Process
Lead components of company-wide strategy process in collaboration with business and function leaders through the matrixed organization
Facilitate workshops and prioritization exercises, provide constructive criticism and independent analysis, push to define targets and meaningful KPIs
Identify and assess major business opportunities
Support identification and evaluation of organic and inorganic business opportunities that could impact growth and profitability
Collect diverse perspectives and market research, including from external networks
Provide independent recommendations to EC
Drive people development and cultural change
Cultivate a broad and deep network across the company and externally
Recruit talented individuals as collaborators and future group members
Develop members of teams, providing feedback and coaching
Assist with communicating and setting an example of our aspirational culture and strategic directions
Qualification
Required
Strong scientific expertise in the life sciences and relevant business experience
Strategic skills to architect and manage a diverse set of projects
Ability to think holistically and long-term across a broad spectrum of industry trends, issues and approaches
Strong interpersonal skills and work with multiple internal stakeholders to drive and support highly visible and time-sensitive projects
Ability to partner flexibly within the organization to develop and deliver scientific, clinical, technical and commercial assessments and evaluations relevant to Waters strategic goals
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sharp business and financial acumen
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence the thinking of senior management
Team player and network-builder with desire to grasp new technology and change the world
Energetic, self-disciplined, creative and mature with a customer orientation and strong leadership potential
Preferred
Advanced degree strongly preferred (PhD, MD, MBA) with scientific or engineering discipline a plus
Consulting background strongly recommended, with project management experience
Prior experience in life sciences tools, diagnostics, med device, biopharma or other relevant industries strongly preferred
Company
TA Instruments
TA Instruments reputation for high technology products and quality manufacturing.
Founded in 1990
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1996-03-30Acquired
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