Executive Director, Strategic Alliances and Integration

Organon; Roma; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Organon in Rome is seeking an Executive Director of Strategic Alliances and Integration to lead complex pharmaceutical alliances, drive the integration of assets, and shape strategic collaborations across functions on a global scale.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of drug development and commercialization, exceptional leadership, and the ability to navigate cross-cultural environments while ensuring contractual governance and value creation.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex commercial pharmaceutical alliances.
• Understanding of governance frameworks, promotions compliance, payer dynamics, and pricing fundamentals.
• Experience in integration management and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic alliances to maximize value and ensure successful collaboration.
• Lead the integration of companies and assets for smooth transitions.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance alliance programs and integration processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment and synergy.
• Navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes in complex environments.
• Ensure adherence to contractual obligations by cross-functional teams.
• Support corporate development and lead alliance amendments.
• Codify alliance learnings and develop best practices.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Deal Making

Cross-functional Leadership

Contractual Governance

Multicultural Collaboration

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

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.

Bonus

LTI

Allowances

Annualized Salary Range (Global)

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Please Note: Pay ranges are specific to local market and therefore vary from country to country.

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

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Number of Openings:

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