Associate Director Digital Transformation & Business Strategy

As a candidate for the role, you will be responsible for leading and managing enterprise-wide digital transformation programs focused on innovation, efficiency, and scalability. Your key responsibilities will include: - Owning and refreshing the global process universe (L2/L3 level) across multiple functions, ensuring maturity assessment, benchmarking, and standardization - Designing and implementing future-ready operating models, process clusters, and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) using agile and design thinking methodologies - Collaborating with global cross-functional teams to drive long-term planning and ensure alignment to enterprise strategy - Conducting and leading design thinking workshops focused on drug development, integrated evidence, and acceleration programs - Defining and institutionalizing KPIs, governance frameworks, operating standards, and ways of working - Establishing and scaling Centers of Excellence (CoEs) including data & digital enablement, automation, and transformation initiatives - Driving creation and implementation of transformation solutions with measurable impact (e.g., ~$40M savings in clinical kit transformation) - Providing strategic advisory on medical and knowledge strategies including business model design, demand management, and digital learning - Launching innovative service offerings from concept to go-live, targeting multi-million dollar business impact Additionally, you should possess the following qualifications and skills: - 15+ years of experience in strategic consulting, digital transformation, or business operations within pharma/life sciences or consulting firms - Proven track record of delivering large-scale transformation programs and launching new services/products - Strong exposure to operating model design, KPI frameworks, and cross-functional stakeholder management - Expertise in tools like SNoW, Adonis, and digital collaboration platforms is a plus - Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills - Ability to lead with influence, work in ambiguous environments, and drive change across diverse teams - Bachelor's/Masters degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related fields; MBA preferred Preferred traits for the role include: - A go-getter mindset with a focus on execution and outcomes - Strong analytical and problem-solving orientation - Experience working with innovation cells or edge organizations - Design Thinking or Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus,