Chief Manager- Strategy and Special Projects

Piramal Pharma; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma seeks a Chief Manager- Strategy and Special Projects to provide strategic support to the CEO’s office and drive execution of key initiatives. The role requires leading cross-functional projects, coordinating senior stakeholders and delivering high-quality results.

The position emphasizes governance, change management and executive leadership collaboration to align strategies with operational priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior leadership or executive support role.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to prioritize and execute multiple initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders.
• High level of discretion and integrity with confidential information.
• Proficiency in AI and productivity tools, project management software and presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic support to the CEO’s office and executive team.
• Coordinate and manage strategic projects across the organization.
• Define project scope, timelines and resource needs; develop plans and monitor progress.
• Establish governance rhythms and dashboards across clusters; ensure accountability.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare presentations and handle confidential information.
• Engage with stakeholders; facilitate communication and decision-making.
• Drive organizational change initiatives and improve processes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Discretion

Organizational skills

Problem solving

AI tools

Presentation software

Job description

Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation. Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide. For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com

Job Title

Chief Manager- Strategy and Special Projects

Job Description

The role is responsible for providing strategic support, operational coordination and project management expertise to the CEO’s office and the broader executive team. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the CEO's office and driving the execution of key initiatives and priorities.

• Proven experience in a senior leadership or executive support role, preferably within a complex organization.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate vision and goals into actionable plans.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, plan, and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and drive collaboration.
• High level of discretion and integrity in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Proficiency in using AI, productivity tools, project management software, and presentation software.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Collaborate with the Head Strategy and key business leaders to develop and execute the strategic vision and goals of the organization. Provide guidance and support in aligning business strategies with operational activities, ensuring efficient resource allocation, and monitoring progress towards key objectives. Ensure performance visibility & provide leadership decision support.
• Project Management: Lead and manage strategic projects and initiatives on behalf of the CEO’s office. Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements. Develop project plans, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery. Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and drive effective project governance.
• Executive Support: Provide high-level support to the CEO’s office, including, coordinating meetings, preparing presentations, and handling confidential and sensitive information. Conduct research and analysis and provide insights and recommendations to support decision-making. Act as a central point of contact and liaison between the CEO’s office and other departments or stakeholders. Coordinate and facilitate communication, decision-making and information flow across the organization. Streamline operational processes and drive improvement initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Execution Governance: Establishment of robust governance rhythm (reviews, dashboards, escalation mechanisms) across clusters, ensuring timely decision-making, accountability, value realization tracking and closure of action plans, driving alignment across functions (manufacturing, SCM, finance, commercial, others) to remove execution barriers, own governance and delivery of key strategic programs.
• Change Management: Support organizational change initiatives by developing change management strategies, communication plans, and training materials. Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure smooth implementation and adoption of changes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives, board members, clients, and partners. Represent the organization in meetings, conferences, and events as required.

Piramal Pharma Limited, offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through its 17 global development and manufacturing facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business; and the India Consumer Healthcare business, selling over-the- counter products. In addition, one of PPL’s associate companies, AbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited is a JV with AbbVie Inc. and has emerged as one of the market leaders in the ophthalmology therapy area. Further, PPL has a minority investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited. In October 2020, PPL received a 20% strategic growth investment from the Carlyle Group.

PPL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

It prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our employment decisions are based on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements.

Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, social programs, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.