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| Strategy & Operations Manager, Portfolio Development |
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To support the management of the Portfolio Development function
To drive specific functional operational and strategic initiatives
To monitor the progress of Portfolio Development's activities/metrics and report as appropriate to Merck Serono's upper management
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the management of Portfolio Development in matters related to strategy and operations
Define and execute the Function communication strategy, including cascading of the Function strategy, planning of the annual Function event, managing corporate communications initiatives, liaising with functional communication counterparts, and providing general support to the Function Head
Coordinate with Department Heads and Controlling to support the development of the Function budget and assist in ongoing budget management
Develop annual budget for Management and Coordination department and manage against plan
Support Function headcount planning and tracking
Support individual objectives setting and performance processes for the Function and ensure cross-functional alignment
Assist in the establishment of Functional annual performance objectives and the Function balanced scorecard, including annual balanced scorecard definition and target setting, ensuring alignment with Divisional objectives, and quarterly reporting.
Lead Function reporting to Merck Serono's upper management on operational and strategic activities, including strategic initiative execution, risk management, pipeline progression and general status updates
Contribute to Portfolio Development strategic initiatives
Proactively identify operational issues within the Function and in interfaces with other Merck Serono functions and support the design and implementation of operational improvements |
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Bachelors Degree
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10 years + |
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English : Speak / Write Fluently
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open-ended |
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unspecified |
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EU National |
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Geneva |
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University degree or equivalent, complemented with business and management related training
Fluent in English. Additional languages a valuable asset
Min 5 years experience in operations and management fundamentals (i.e. performance management, budgeting and reporting, project management, communications, strategic planning, process implementation, etc.)
Previous consultancy experience is considered beneficial
Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry experience is beneficial
Pro-active, hands-on and results-driven
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Committed team member and contributor
Ability to adapt to new situations and challenges
Creative problem solver
Ability to operate under pressure
Strong meeting and workshop facilitation skills
Ability to represent the Function at all levels both internally and externally |
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Merck Serono is the division for innovative small molecules and biopharmaceuticals of Merck KGaA.
Merck Serono’s global headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland. |
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