Associate Director Strategic Projects

DKSH Management Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH is seeking a senior strategist and transformation leader in Singapore to translate business priorities into focused execution. You will oversee 50% of strategic transformation programs for Healthcare, and 50% as Chief of Staff to enable SLT and HLC meetings, ensuring effective governance and compelling executive presentations.

You will lead planning cycles, track KPIs, manage cross-functional teams, and facilitate cross-market initiatives, while supporting M&A and integration work as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and conceptual skills; able to move from data and ambiguity to practical recommendations.
• Advanced project and programme management capability, including governance, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.
• Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas into clear frameworks and compelling stories for senior audiences.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Sound business judgement and the ability to balance strategic perspective with hands-on execution.
• High proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint); AI and analytics familiarity is desirable.
• Integrity and sound judgement for handling confidential matters.
• Humility, curiosity and learning agility; openness to learn the business and challenge established ways.
• Entrepreneurial, action-oriented mindset with governance awareness and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Collaborative, influencing across a matrix without formal authority; capable of driving execution via cross-functional teams.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Willingness for international mobility within three years.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic transformation projects for the Healthcare business unit (HEC) and act as Chief of Staff to SLT and HLC meetings.
• Prepare agendas, presentations, briefing materials, and action items for leadership, board reviews, and ExCo to optimize leadership time.
• Drive annual and quarterly strategic planning, monitor KPIs and organizational objectives across functions.
• Coordinate cross-functional and cross-market project teams, manage dependencies, risks, issues and decisions.
• Establish project governance and provide concise progress reporting and escalation.
• Support growth initiatives, including M&A due diligence, integration activities and strategic partnerships.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Presentation skills

English communication

MS 365 proficiency

AI/Analytics awareness

Governance/risk

Stakeholder alignment

Cross-functional collaboration

Learning agility

Mobility readiness

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

About The Role

Partner the Global BU Head Healthcare to translate business priorities into focused execution and strengthen leadership effectiveness. The role comprises 50% leading strategic transformation projects for HEC, and 50% serving as Chief of Staff to facilitate SLT and HLC meetings, ensuring effectiveness, and preparing presentations for Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

What You Will Deliver

• Manage the rhythm of the business, including preparing agendas, presentations, briefing materials, and action items for leadership (HLC, SLT, ExCo) meetings, board reviews and town halls. Optimize the Global HEC BU Head’s time by acting as a strategic gatekeeper.
• Lead the annual and quarterly strategic planning processes. Track, monitor and report on key performance indicators, and organizational objectives in a structured manner to ensure cross-functional alignment and consistent follow up.
• Drive key HEC BU strategic projects by working through senior healthcare leadership (SLT, HLC). Act as a liaison among the leadership teams to streamline communication, drive collaborative initiatives and minimize organizational silos.
• Plan and facilitate SLT and HLC meetings ensuring preparation and logistics leading up to meetings are seamless, where content owners are briefed and well-prepared, action-minutes are taken, and follow-ups are implemented. Lead select projects linked to the Healthcare Transformation agenda, from problem definition and business case through implementation and benefits realization.
• Drive initiatives in priority areas related to commercialization models, organizational design and change management, AI-enabled ways of working, data analytics and insights, and process simplification and standardization.
• Coordinate cross-functional and cross-market project teams, managing dependencies, resources, risks, issues and decision points.
• Establish project governance and provide concise, progress reporting, escal…
• Support strategic growth initiatives, including selected business development and M&A opportunities, due diligence, follow-up and integration activities, where required.

What You Bring

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and conceptual skills; able to move from data and ambiguity to practical recommendations.
• Advanced project and programme management capability, including governance, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.
• Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas into clear frameworks and compelling stories for senior audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Sound business judgement and the ability to balance strategic perspective with hands‑on execution.
• High proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams and SharePoint; practical understanding of AI and analytics applications in business is desirable.
• Integrity and sound judgement, with the discretion to manage sensitive and confidential matters.
• Humility and curiosity, with strong learning agility and openness to learn the business and challenge established ways of working.
• Entrepreneurial, action-oriented and focused on practical outcomes, while showing respect for governance and diverse perspectives.
• Collaborative and able to influence across a matrix without relying on formal authority. Able to drive effective execution through cross-functional teams.
• Highly organised, proactive and action-oriented, with strong attention to quality and consistently high standards. Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Flexible and resilient, able to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Clear ambition and interest in continued career development and personal growth with DKSH. Willingness and ability to undertake international mobility within three years.
• 12-15 years of relevant work experience in strategy, transformation, management consulting, business operations, or a related field, with experience working with senior executives
• Experience in pharmaceutical and healthcare industry is required
• Experience in strategic or management consulting is highly advantageous

Why Join DKSH

At DKSH, we help companies grow in Asia and enable people to perform at their best. You will be part of an organization that values accountability, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are visible and where you can build a meaningful career in Healthcare.