Executive Director, US Business Strategy Lead

About the role

This position is based in East Hanover, NJ and cannot be done remotely; only local candidates will be considered, and no relocation is provided. It reports to the VP, Head of US Strategy & Execution, and leads the US Strategic Projects team. The role owns the US commercial enterprise strategy, functional strategy alignment, annual and quarterly planning, market and competitive synthesis, and US long-term decision options, working with senior leadership and a team of Strategy Engagement Leads and Associates. Up to 20% travel is expected.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development of the US Commercial strategic agenda and enterprise narrative, linking market dynamics, portfolio priorities, business performance, customer needs and enterprise imperatives.
• Frame strategic options and trade-offs for US long-term decisions using structured analysis, external benchmarks, scenario thinking and financial and operational implications.
• Coordinate functional strategy alignment so therapeutic area, platform, enabling function, transformation and AI choices align with enterprise priorities.
• Lead or sponsor selected enterprise strategy projects requiring high-quality problem framing and strategic recommendations.
• Build the strategy toolkit, standards and talent capability across Strategy Engagement Leads, Strategy Associates and Analysts.
• Partner with Strategy Prioritization & Governance to turn strategic choices into governed portfolio priorities.
• Coach team members and raise the quality bar for strategy work.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree (MS and/or MBA) preferred.
• 12+ years in corporate strategy, commercial strategy, strategy consulting, pharma/healthcare strategy, market access/commercial leadership or enterprise transformation.
• Ability to synthesize ambiguous market, customer, competitive, financial and operating data into clear strategic choices.
• Executive-level communication, structured problem solving, facilitation, influence without authority and enterprise judgment.
• Desirable: top-tier strategy consulting, pharma/healthcare strategy, commercial operations, AI/digital or enterprise transformation experience, and experience working with senior leadership teams.

What we offer

• Expected salary of $236,600 to $439,400 per year, depending on skills and experience.
• Performance-based cash incentive and possible annual equity awards.
• Health, life and disability benefits, 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a time-off package including vacation, personal days and holidays.