[Work From Home] Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Position at a Glance:
- Position: Vice President Of Strategic Initiatives
- Location: Remote
- Start Date: Immediate openings available
- Compensation: a competitive salary
- Company: Workwarp
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The Opportunity:This position reports through the newly established Resonant Clinical Solutions business.
- -------- Responsible for proactive leadership and managing high level customer interactions in order to maximize AvantorÂs performance for targeted global accounts. Role will manage and be responsible for all Avantor business performance within assigned global accounts and teams. Performance will be measured by sales growth, margin expansion, market share and overall customer satisfaction. Responsible for delivering total value package for Avantor to these global customers.
Overview: The Vice President of Strategic Initiatives will work closely with the CEO and management team of the newly established Resonant Clinical Solutions business to identify and lead assignments and transformation projects that are related to the enhancement of business operations, support of strategic initiatives, and building the capability of the organization. The Vice President of Strategic Initiatives will act as an ambassador for the CEO and provide leverage for the senior leadership team.
The Vice President of Strategic Initiatives will be responsible for spearheading and driving transformative initiatives across our organization on a global scale. This executive-level position requires a visionary leader with a proven track record of successfully leading complex organizational change and driving business transformation.
Position Responsibilities:  Identify, lead, and execute strategic, transformational, and growth initiatives developed in conjunction with the senior team (e.g., pricing, cost savings, cross-selling initiatives, new service lines, etc.).  Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Work with functional leaders to identify, maintain and prioritize a pipeline of opportunities to drive growth, efficiency and productivity across the company.  Lead and oversee the execution of change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new processes, technologies, and organizational structures  Foster alignment and gain support for strategic initiatives through presentations/discussions across the Company, in Board Meetings and other company-wide forums  Build consensus and ensure cross functional dependencies are identified to drive outcomes and achieve targeted results  Provide direct oversight of key projects as designated by the CEO
Required Knowledge and Skills/Key Attributes
 Solid business acumen, ideally with previous experience in manufacturing focused businesses and/or private equity ownership,
 Expertise in financial modeling and analytical thinking with acute attention to detail accuracy.
 Strong problem-solving capabilities.
 Excellent judgment and discretion; high integrity
 Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
 Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner to managers and executives
 Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners
 Excellent communication and presentation skills.
 Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
 In-depth knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in global business transformation.
 Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and diplomacy.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
 10+ years of experience leading global strategic initiatives in complex organizations.
 BachelorÂs Degree required; MBA preferred.
 Prior experience in multi-faceted, strategically orientated chief of staff, strategy, PMO, or corporate development roles.
 A track record of initiative delivery preferably in a multi business unit or private equity environment.
 Experiences involving acquisitions, sale processes and international operations are a plus.
 Experience and ability to model and synthesize complex financial analysis, operational and KPI data into concise presentations and decision framework.
 Demonstrated experience as successful influential leader across matrix teams.
 Proficient in MS Office Suite; highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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