Strategy Manager

Purpose

The role of the Strategy Manager will be to support ClarusONE to deliver its overarching strategy in alignment with its annual priorities. This will be achieved through supporting annual strategic planning and working on strategically important projects. This is a key role to support ClarusONE being able to achieve its growth and strategic ambitions in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

The role will report to the Director, Strategy and Business Development and will be required to work closely across all business functions in the organisation. This will also extend outwards to external stakeholders with the McKesson and Walmart businesses, as well as our Supplier partners.

This is a high-exposure role with plenty of opportunity to demonstrate skills and capabilities to senior leadership within ClarusONE, but also across McKesson and Walmart, and should appeal to those who would be energised in this environment.

This role also presents a unique opportunity to work in a truly global business which provides exposure to different global markets and the macroeconomic nuances within which our customers and suppliers operate.

Responsibilities:

1. Manages strategic projects; maintains responsibility for deliverables and timelines; manages stakeholder relationships and expectations.
2. Works with Finance and Analytics to establish analytical frameworks and conducts complex business analyses where needed.
3. Conducts external research/data gathering and analysis and partners with the Market Analyst to support strategic insights.
4. Supports the ClarusONE Director Strategy and Business Development to help the ClarusONE Leadership team achieve long-term goals and project objectives.
5. Creates high-quality presentations/deliverables for various internal and external audiences, tailoring content and key messaging accordingly.
6. Maintains thorough knowledge of the company's products, competition, and broader market dynamics that frame the business context both present and over the LRP period.

Requirements:

Education/Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Strategy, or a related field.
2. Demonstrable experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or a related field.
3. Proven track record in leading strategic initiatives.
4. Exposure to the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector is preferable.

Knowledge/Skills:

1. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
2. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
3. Can build and maintain meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex business environments.
5. Familiarity with the generics pharmaceutical industry and supply chain environment is preferable.
6. Proficiency in applying strategic planning tools and models to help solve problems.
7. Strong command of market research and data analysis techniques.
8. Understanding of Corporate Finance and the role it plays in supporting other business functions with annual strategic planning.
9. Strategic and innovative thinking.
10. Ability to demonstrate cross-functional collaboration.
11. Strong business acumen and financial literacy.
12. Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead projects and be comfortable reporting to senior leadership.
13. Ability to perform in a fast-paced, results-driven environment that is constantly changing, and comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
14. Proactive self-starter who thrives in an environment where they are comfortable taking initiative.
15. Is adept at bringing clarity and simplicity to complex problems.
16. Has a curious, thoughtful and logical approach to problem solving.