Director of Strategy

Pivotal is excited to expand our team and we are looking for an experienced, highly motivated
**Director of Strategy** who shares our vision of providing clinical research excellence.

Joining Pivotal as a
**Director of Strategy **means that you’ll enjoy being a member of one of the leading full-service contract research organizations in Europe with a very solid reputation. This role promises to gain direct experience with our clients and offer career growth and professional development within a scientific and data-driven company. You’ll have the opportunity to put your passion to work in an environment designed to help you gain experience in a wide variety of therapeutic areas.

**Why Pivotal**

We are passionate and fully committed with medical science while using technology, to make a positive impact

We provide an exceptional experience. We take care of our employees, and we ensure everyone receives permanent mentoring and training and a push to always take one step further as well as untold international experience that will help you grow and will accompany all your life

We are continuously building the company, bringing together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives being able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong

**Your responsibilities will include**:
Feed CEO and Management strategic reflection and decision making (research key topics, analyse industry talk, come up with disruptive ideas, challenging status quo & task orientation)

Contribute to elaborate key strategic docs strategic plans (all levels: current business units, new services, marketing, HR, etc.) and budget.

Support M&A activities, including due diligence, business case preparation and leading integration activities.

Monitor and assess business performance, including preparing for business reviews and meetings with the CEO.

Support operational excellence and oversee strategic program implementation.

Coordinate the internal management cadence and control tracking of all key priority projects. Mentor less experienced managers: sharing tips, techniques and templates, working closely with team members to provide insights on strategic initiatives.

Work closely and act as liaison between global executive functions.

Shape external and internal communications, supporting the preparation of internal and external meetings.

**Requirements**:
Master’s degree in Business Administration is desirable.

Strategy consulting experience in a top consulting firm is desirable and a demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional environment.

Experience in life-sciences or healthcare consulting is a plus.

Excellent organizational skills, in particular, the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Strong analytical skills with a focus on presenting actionable information.

Strong interpersonal, networking and communications skills (written and oral).

Executive presence to engage with senior management across geographies and function

**Skills**:
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, a strong sense of urgency, keen attention to detail, and the ability to plan, organize and successfully execute in an environment under time and resource pressures

Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work autonomously

Fluent in English

Good knowledge of Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

**What you can expect**:
Resources that promote your career growth

Leaders that support flexible work schedules

Trainings to help you build your therapeutic knowledge

Dynamic work environments that expose you to new experiences