Overview
Strategic Network Initiatives Lead (m/f/d) – Fresenius Kabi
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and evaluate strategic projects, independently liaise with OpUs and functions within and outside of TechOps to drive network strategy assessment and implementation forward
- Lead cross-functional and multi-site strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with long-term manufacturing network strategies and business objectives
- Coordinate with Business Unit, Supply Chain, and Engineering leaders to ensure end-to-end integration of strategic programs and capital projects
- Oversee planning, execution, and completion of global and strategic network projects to drive business outcomes in alignment with strategic priorities
- Drive business case evaluation for strategic scenarios and projects and drive decisions with senior stakeholders
- Support development of comprehensive project plans, including clear objectives, timelines, deliverables, dependencies, resources, and budget
- Monitor project progress, proactively manage key milestones and risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely and successful project delivery
- Foster regular and transparent communication with all stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution of concerns and integration of constructive feedback
- Oversee scenario planning, risk analysis, and capacity modeling to ensure network scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency
- Support the implementation of network strategy infrastructure, including long-range capacity planning, cost curve modeling, and risk mitigation frameworks
Your profile / Qualifications
- University’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field with at least 8 years of experience in strategy, project or operations management in the pharmaceutical industry
- Proven leadership in managing complex, cross-functional initiatives with significant financial and operational impact
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including scenario planning, capacity modeling, and investment evaluation
- Solid understanding of pharmaceutical processes, business operations, industry dynamics, and emerging market trends
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools, with a process-oriented and independent work style
- Experience in management consulting or strategic roles is a plus
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to professional collaboration and interface management
- Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset
Additional Details
- Seniority level: Associate
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Project Management
- Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Location: Bad Homburg, Hesse, Germany
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