Manager Corporate Strategy

Duopharma Biotech Bhd Group of Companies.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Malaysia is seeking a strategic planning specialist to support the Senior Manager in developing corporate strategies and project management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, a minimum of 5 years of experience, and strong skills in quantitative analysis and communication. This role involves identifying growth opportunities and contributing to comprehensive planning for sustainable competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in strategic or corporate planning.
• Strong background in quantitative analysis for data-supported decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Manager in scanning the business environment for growth opportunities.
• Assist in developing a robust 10-year strategic plan aligned with market opportunities.
• Contribute to project management by sustaining momentum in strategy execution.

Skills

Strong presentation and communication skills

Quantitative analysis skills

Financial modelling

Leadership qualities

Effective teamwork and collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Business, Economics, or Finance

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification

Job description

Support the Senior Manager in scanning the business environment for insights and trends to identify key growth opportunities that will create sustainable competitive advantages for the Company.

Assist in developing a feasible, implementable, and robust 10-year corporate/departmental strategic plan, ensuring alignment with market opportunities through re-allocation of business portfolios and functional deliverables.

Contribute to project management by sustaining momentum in strategy execution and instilling discipline to achieve commitments to strategic initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

Develop and update corporate strategies, prioritizing major cross‑functional initiatives through analysis of internal performance and external market trends.

Provide strategic advice to the Senior Manager and Senior Management team on key issues, including strategic initiatives, business unit plans, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and investments, using rigorous analysis and systems‑level thinking.

Conduct annual strategy review and update sessions with Senior Management and the Board of Directors, resulting in an updated Corporate Strategy.

Link strategic business opportunities with product development by aligning business imperatives with technological possibilities and limitations.

Drive corporate planning and track functional deliverables, ensuring updates and action items are prepared for Senior Management meetings and company‑wide discussions to align with Company objectives.

Evaluate proposals for initiatives and investments to ensure alignment with strategic direction, sustainable growth, and cross‑functional business coherence.

Person Specifications

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Business, Economics, or Finance.

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification is an added advantage.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.

Strong background in quantitative analysis (e.g., financial modelling, data analysis).

Specialized Skills / Knowledge

• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear insights to senior executives.
• Ability to synthesize individual issues into broader themes with long‑term impact.
• Experience in analysing and quantifying complex strategic issues linked to business growth.
• Creative and comfortable working on open‑ended or exploratory assignments.
• Computer literate and digitally savvy.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Results‑oriented with a focus on execution.
• Strong interpersonal skills for managing internal and external stakeholders effectively.

About Duopharma Biotech Berhad

Duopharma Biotech Berhad began with the establishment of Duopharma (M) Sdn Bhd in 1978. Incorporated in 2000, we are one of Malaysia’s leading pharmaceutical companies listed on the Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market. We specialise in manufacturing, R&D, and marketing of generic drugs and consumer healthcare products (CHAMPS®, FLAVETTES® & UPHAMOL) as well as biosimilars (ERYSAA®, Basalog One®). As a pioneer in halal pharmaceuticals, we were the 1st to receive JAKIM certification for OTC and prescription products under MS2424:2019. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, we operate three GMP-certified plants (Klang, Bangi & Glenmarie) and have a growing presence in Indonesia, the Philippines and Singapore.