Lead Strategy Realization & PMO Digital, Data & IT

Msd Deutschland
München, Germany
10 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German

Tech stack

Data Analysis Clinical Trial Management Systems Knowledge Management Information Technology Data Analytics Performance Monitor

Job description

Überblick Das Unternehmen sucht eine Person als Leiter:in für Strategie und PMO. Du arbeitest im Bereich Digital, Daten und Analytik. Du brauchst Erfahrung in Strategieumsetzung und Portfoliomanagement. Wichtig sind Führungsstärke und Kommunikationsfähigkeiten. Englischkenntnisse sind erforderlich, Deutschkenntnisse sind von Vorteil. Erstellt mit künstlicher Intelligenz

As the Associate Director, Strategy Realization & PMO Lead, you will translate the Germany Digital, Data & Analytics (DDA) strategy into a focused portfolio of initiatives that deliver measurable business value. You will lead portfolio governance, strategic planning, executive reporting, and operational effectiveness across the DDA organization. As a member of the Germany DDA Leadership Team, you will help ensure that priorities, resources, and delivery activities remain aligned to business objectives and outcomes.

Your Main Responsibilities

  • Lead strategy realization and portfolio governance across the Germany DDA organization.
  • Translate strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps, performance measures, and execution plans.
  • Drive portfolio planning, prioritization, resource allocation, and decision-making processes.
  • Establish and continuously improve governance forums, operating rhythms, and reporting standards.
  • Develop executive-ready communications, business reviews, and leadership presentations.
  • Track portfolio performance, value realization, risks, and dependencies through meaningful KPIs and reporting.
  • Partner with business, IT, Medical, Finance, HR, and enterprise stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery success.
  • Lead and develop a small PMO team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Support leadership decision-making through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
  • Ensure portfolio delivery complies with applicable quality, compliance, privacy, and governance requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Life Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Significant experience in strategy execution, portfolio management, PMO leadership, business operations, transformation, or digital initiatives.
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching and development of team members.
  • Experience working across complex matrix organizations and influencing senior stakeholders.
  • Proven experience establishing governance frameworks, portfolio management processes, and executive reporting mechanisms.
  • Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience developing KPIs, performance reporting, and value realization approaches.
  • Fluent English language skills., * Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s degree, or equivalent).
  • Experience within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology, or other regulated industries.
  • Certification in project, program, portfolio, or change management.
  • Experience supporting digital transformation, data, analytics, or technology-driven initiatives.
  • German language skills.

People with severe disabilities and their equivalents will be given preference if they are equally qualified.

Required Skills: Adaptability, Budget Development, Clinical Trial Management, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Feasibility Studies, Innovative Solutions, Knowledge Management, Project Management Tools, Project Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Schedule Management, Strategic Planning

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