Sr. Manager, Strategy

Alfasigma; Bologna; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfasigma, a leading Italian healthcare company, is seeking a Strategy Manager based in Bologna to drive the long-term growth roadmap. You will source, synthesize, and deliver key business analytics to enable informed decisions across the organization.

Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, you will oversee cross-functional strategic initiatives, collaborate with leadership, and manage post-merger integration programs to advance Alfasigma's global strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience as a consultant in a top-10 firm.
• Post-Merger Integration experience.
• Experience delivering complex strategic programs in pharma.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and Italian.

Responsibilities

• Identify strategic fields for Alfasigma with high impact and design project concepts accordingly.
• Drive progress of strategic projects with leadership and across functions and countries.
• Manage analytical activities to support goal setting and planning.
• Initiate key projects to implement the business strategy.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure strategy alignment.
• Coordinate and support Post-Merger Integration activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Bilingual EN/IT

Job description

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Alfasigma is a privately held global healthcare company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it remains headquartered today in Bologna and Milan. The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa.

Over three years ago, we embarked on a transformative journey to become a truly global innovative healthcare company with a leading focus on Gastrointestinal (GI) health. We have experienced remarkable growth, nearly doubled our revenues, expanding geographically, and integrating several key acquisitions. We have also evolved our portfolio, expanded into rare and specialty segments, and strengthened our pipeline and people's capabilities.

But our journey is far from complete! In fact, this is just the beginning of a bold new chapter in Alfasigma's history. We are committed to advancing innovation and leveraging our deep expertise to provide better health and a better quality of life for patients and consumers worldwide and expand our reach across diverse markets.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Strategy Manager.

Scope of the role:

Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, we are looking for a Strategy Manager.

You will support the development and execution of the company's long-term growth roadmap and strategic initiatives. You will manage targeted, effective and efficient new project planning by sourcing, synthesizing, summarizing, and providing key business analytics that enable informed decisions that affect Alfasigma overall strategy

Your Role

• In collaboration with strategy team, identify strategic fields for Alfasigma that have high financial or strategic impact and design appropriate project concepts accordingly
• Ensure the progress of strategic projects according to plan and drive toward significant, tangible business results by closely collaborating with the Leadership team and with management across functions and businesses and on an above-country level
• Manage analytical activities to support goal setting and planning
• Initiate key projects to support the implementation of the business strategy
• Partner closely with internal key stakeholders, as well as external parties to ensure strategy alignment
• Coordination and support in Post-Merger Integration activities

Who are you:

• Relevant experience as consultant in one of top 10 consulting firms, preferably with a portfolio of projects in the pharmaceutical industry or direct industry experience
• Previous involvement in Post-Merger Integration activities
• Experience in executing complex strategic projects within complex organizations, ideally in the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong analytical skillset, from structuring problems to complex analyses, results interpretation and shaping recommendations
• Proven ability to engage all levels of stakeholders across functions and countries
• Hands-on approach combined with business acumen and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in English and Italian are required (spoken and written)
• Strong cross-functional project management skills
• Place of work: Bologna

The compensation range indicated in this job posting represents an estimated average range for the position. The final remuneration will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, in accordance with applicable EU pay transparency and pay equity requirements.

Why Join Alfasigma:

At Alfasigma, we foster a culture where the courage to innovate is key to our success.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development.

Our commitment to people and patients is at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity and welcome individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that open-mindedness, collaboration, and a shared passion for innovation are essential to achieving meaningful progress.

Join Alfasigma and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry.