Strategy and Activation Manager

The Fordy Group; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fordy Group is seeking a strategy leader to shape and execute enterprise priorities across go-to-market strategy, M&A, pricing, product pipeline, and organizational effectiveness in the United States.

Working directly with the Group Chief Growth Officer and senior leaders, you will translate market insights into decisions that drive growth and impact across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of strategy consulting and an operating/commercial role in life sciences, biotech, pharma, diagnostics, or related sector.
• Track record translating strategic recommendations into real commercial outcomes (launches, revenue growth, GTM execution).
• Experience at a top-tier consulting firm preferred.
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and driving cross-functional alignment without formal authority.
• Willingness to relocate or travel for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives spanning market assessment, competitive positioning, and growth planning.
• Partner with commercial, R&D, and executive teams to turn strategy into executable plans.
• Build the analytical case for key investment, partnership, or go-to-market decisions.
• Present recommendations directly to senior leadership and/or the Board.

Job description

A growing life pharmaceutical manufacturing organization is looking for a strategy leader to help shape and execute enterprise priorities across go-to-market strategy, M&A, customer segmentation, pricing, product pipeline and organizational effectiveness.

This is a high-visibility role partnering directly with the Group Chief Growth Officer and other senior leadership to translate market insight and competitive analysis into decisions that move the business.

What You'll Do

• Lead strategic initiatives spanning market assessment, competitive positioning, and growth planning
• Partner with commercial, R&D, and executive teams to turn strategy into executable plans
• Build the analytical case for key investment, partnership, or go-to-market decisions
• Present recommendations directly to senior leadership and/or the Board

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of experience spanning strategy consulting and an operating/commercial role in life sciences, biotech, pharma, diagnostics, or a related sector
• A track record of translating strategic recommendations into real commercial outcomes (launches, revenue growth, GTM execution, account management, or similar)
• Experience at a top-tier consulting firm preferred
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and driving cross-functional alignment without formal authority
• Flexible for the right person, target around $200k base + STI