CHIEF OF STAFF TO CEO – PRIVATE EQUITY BACKED SPECIALIST PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANISATION

Job title : CHIEF OF STAFF TO CEO – PRIVATE EQUITY BACKED SPECIALIST PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANISATION
Location : London
Contact : Philip Hodson
Call : Philip
Email : email Philip
Reference : 990441
​THE SEARCH:

We are pleased to be partnering with a Private Equity backed business based in London to hire a Chief of staff to the CEO. Experience within Pharma/Life Sciences from an academic and professional standpoint are essential for this role. This role will assist in the international growth of the organisation and will assist the CEO directly on a wide range of commercial and transformational projects.

 

THE ROLE:
  • Drive selected part of the value creation programme working on interdisciplinary projects in an international context

  • Develop, define, plan and deliver strategic initiatives/ Programmes in cross-functional teams in different areas of our business, including central functions, to achieve measurable improvements and benefits as part of the organisations Transformation Programme

  • Provide strategic guidance as well as hands-on support to the Project Leaders to ensure they can meet their targets

  • Support the CEO on selected high value projects

  • Undertake evaluations/reviews of existing ways of working to identify gaps in performance

  • Challenge business owners and identify new areas of value creation and opportunities for improvement.

  • Ensure planned initiatives and projects are delivered on time with the planned financial gains

  • Ensure strategic alignment and effective programme organization

  • Manage effective proactive engagement and communication with all stakeholders (e.g. Finance & Controlling, Communications, Human Resources etc)

  • Create top management presentation, analyses and reports on a regular basis

  • Actively contribute to developing a positive culture of continuous improvement across the organisation

THE REQUIREMENTS:
  • 5 years minimum experience in a Strategy/Consulting within Pharma/Life Sciences

  • Experience of working in a demanding environment with highly motivated and driven professionals

  • Experience of working autonomously on projects and handling multiple work streams

  • Academic Qualification/Degree in a life Sciences subject