Director - Corporate Strategy & Development- Global Supply Chain

Cencora; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Director of Corporate Strategy & Development to lead strategic market assessments and drive new business opportunities. This role requires extensive experience in strategic planning within the healthcare industry. The ideal candidate will collaborate with leadership to enhance Cencora's competitive positioning and market presence, while also engaging with stakeholders to support strategic initiatives. Join us to make a difference in health and improve lives.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care

Wellness Benefits

Training Programs

Professional Development

Mentorship Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience in strategic planning and business development.
• Requires MBA from a top-tier school.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic market assessments and identify business opportunities.
• Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

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We are hiring for the Director - Corporate Strategy & Development position within our Global Supply Chain team!

The Senior Director of Corporate Strategy and Development is responsible for leading strategic market assessments and identifying new business opportunities that align with Cencora's growth objectives. This role emphasizes strategic planning and the development of initiatives that leverage industry insights and competitive analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Market Assessment: Collaborate with corporate and business segment leadership to conduct comprehensive market assessments. Identify and evaluate new business opportunities that enhance Cencora's competitive positioning and market presence.
2. Strategic Planning: Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans that align with organizational goals and industry trends. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to business leaders on market feasibility and growth potential.
3. Industry and Competitive Analysis: Maintain a broad perspective on industry trends, including macro-economic, customer, regulatory, technology, distribution channel, product, and competitive dynamics. Conduct competitive analysis and benchmarking to identify key areas for strategic development and innovation.
4. New Business Development: Guide business segment leadership through the process of evaluating and prioritizing growth initiatives. Facilitate the development of strategic partnerships and collaborations that support Cencora’s long-term goals.
5. Executive Support and Reporting: Work closely with the Senior Vice President to provide insights and strategic recommendations to the Executive Management and the Board of Directors.
6. Project Leadership: Lead strategic projects and initiatives that require cross-functional collaboration and resource alignment.
7. Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and market positioning.
8. Compliance and Travel: Comply with all appropriate policies, procedures, safety rules, and regulations. Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time.
9. Additional Duties: Performs related duties as assigned.

Experience and Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategic Management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in strategic planning, market analysis, and business development within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a proven track record in strategic execution and leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Requires an MBA Degree generally obtained from a top-tier school.
• Minimum of three (8) years directly related and progressively responsible experience; prior experience in consulting, public accounting, and/or investment banking followed by experience in a healthcare corporate environment is preferred.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements:

• Extensive financial expertise; working knowledge of merger and acquisition activities including financial evaluations, due diligence, negotiations, and closings.
• Ability to address complex interrelationships among factors influencing business solutions and articulate key strategies.
• Knowledge of healthcare industry.
• Strong critical thinking and clear, concise communication of ideas.
• Ability to make balanced and insightful decisions.
• Strong collaboration skills with team members and leadership.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable an inclusive culture and support our team members’ purpose-driven lives. Our offerings include medical, dental, vision care, and a comprehensive suite of wellness benefits such as backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental and caregiver leave. We also support personal growth through training, professional development, mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or membership in any protected class. We ensure all employment-related processes comply with non-discrimination principles. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the employment process. To request an accommodation, contact us at 888.692.2272 or [e-mail]. Messages unrelated to accommodations will not be responded to.

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation