Executive Director, Strategic Alliances and Integration

Organon LLC; Luzern; On-site; CHF 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive program

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Organon LLC is seeking an Executive Director of Strategic Alliances and Integration to lead complex pharmaceutical alliances and oversee seamless integration of assets. The role requires deep knowledge of drug development, commercialization, and governance, with a track record in cross-functional leadership across diverse cultures.

Primary reporting is to the AVP Strategic Alliances and Operations. The position emphasizes strategic thinking, leadership, and robust experience in deal-making,

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex commercial pharmaceutical alliances and knowledge of compliance within pharma.
• Awareness of market access strategies, payer dynamics, reimbursement pathways, and pricing fundamentals.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles for pharmaceuticals.
• Understanding of medical affairs strategies and scientific engagement models; financial literacy (P/L, gross/net).
• Direct experience in managing integrations is a plus.
• Strong leadership with ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Proven strategic thinking and ability to implement effective strategies.
• Deal-making experience and ability to lead alliance amendments; understand contractual obligations and execution.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and navigate cultural differences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic alliances to maximize value and ensure successful collaboration.
• Lead the integration of companies and assets, ensuring smooth transitions and effective assimilation.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance alliance programs and integration processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple departments to ensure alignment and synergy.
• Utilize strategic thinking to identify opportunities for growth and improvement within alliances and integrations.
• Navigate and resolve ambiguity in complex situations to drive successful outcomes.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork across different cultural backgrounds.
• Support Corporate Development initiatives on new deals and lead alliance amendments.
• Ensure thorough understanding and adherence to contractual obligations by cross functional teams Execute operational and governance strategies effectively in line with contractual terms.
• Resolve conflicts and manage issues that arise within alliances and integrations.
• Codify alliance, integration learnings and develop best practices.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Deal-making

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Conflict resolution

Multicultural adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Description The Position We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Executive Director of Strategic Alliances and Integration to join our team. This individual contributor role reports directly to the AVP Strategic Alliances and Operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong working knowledge of drug development and commercialization, along with exemplary leadership abilities, strategic thinking, and the capacity to navigate ambiguity and work effectively across diverse cultures. Additionally, the candidate should bring breadth and depth of scientific/technical, business, and deal making knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic alliances to maximize value and ensure successful collaboration.
• Lead the integration of companies and assets, ensuring smooth transitions and effective assimilation.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance alliance programs and integration processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple departments to ensure alignment and synergy.
• Utilize strategic thinking to identify opportunities for growth and improvement within alliances and integrations.
• Navigate and resolve ambiguity in complex situations to drive successful outcomes.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork across different cultural backgrounds.
• Support Corporate Development initiatives on new deals and lead alliance amendments.
• Ensure thorough understanding and adherence to contractual obligations by cross functional teams Execute operational and governance strategies effectively in line with contractual terms.
• Resolve conflicts and manage issues that arise within alliances and integrations.
• Codify alliance, integration learnings and develop best practices.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Experience managing complex commercial pharmaceutical alliances is highly preferred, including: knowledge of business practice compliance requirements within the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., promotional compliance, appropriate interactions, governance frameworks).
• awareness of market access strategies, payer dynamics, reimbursement pathways, and pricing fundamentals.
• working knowledge of supply chain management principles relevant to pharmaceutical products.
• understanding of pharmaceutical medical affairs strategies / scientific engagement models understanding of key financial principles, including P&L components [Gross / Net sales, Product Gross Margin, Operating Income].
• Direct experience in managing integrations is a plus.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams.
• Proven strategic thinking capabilities and the ability to develop and implement effective strategies.
• Good knowledge of deal-making and leading alliance amendments Thorough understanding of contractual obligations and operational execution accordingly.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and navigate cultural differences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in drug development, commercialization, or related area.
• Demonstrated success in managing alliances and integrations – ideally including a minimum of 5 years of experience in managing complex commercial alliances.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative organization.
• Work on challenging and impactful projects in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Secondary Job Description

Who We Are: Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions. Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.

The annual base salary range listed below reflects the expected pay for new hires in this role across each applicable location. Final salary determinations take several factors into account including, but not limited to, primary work location, relevant skills, education level, and/or prior work experience. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for an annual bonus and participation in a long-term incentive program, depending on the role level. Further details about the full compensation and benefits package will be provided during the recruitment process. Salary ranges for multiple locations may be displayed to comply with pay transparency laws and because these locations may serve as potential work sites for the role. If a specific location or country does not show a salary range, compensation details will be discussed during the hiring process.

For this role: Bonus LTI Allowances Annualized Salary Range (Global) CHF0.00 - CHF0.00

Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites Flexible Work Arrangements: Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Number of Openings: 1

At Organon, we aspire to improve the lives of people globally by unleashing the promise of trusted brands across women’s health and other important therapeutic areas. We are committed to becoming the world’s leading women’s health company investing in innovations that support women’s wellbeing. Fueled by its leading contraceptives and fertility businesses, Organon will invest in innovations that support the distinct health care needs of women today. Organon will also focus on its important biosimilars business, focusing on oncology and inflammatory diseases, while also maximizing the value of its trusted dermatology, pain, respiratory and cardiovascular portfolio in countries around the world where there is still great need for these treatments.