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Head of Business Excellence

Merck Group
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Jul 2024

About the role

 

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

 

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

 

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

 

Your Role: EMD Electronics is in search of a highly accomplished and strategic Head of Business Excellence to spearhead our business growth initiatives. This role will focus on identifying and driving new business growth opportunities, both organic and inorganic, through comprehensive market analysis and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of market trends, and the ability to lead business planning initiatives that align with our corporate objectives. In this role, Strategic Business Development is key. You will proactively identify, evaluate, and recommend new business growth opportunities, including potential mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and alliances. You will lead organic growth initiatives. You will focus on step-out initiatives to expand existing business lines and new growth opportunities across the combined business structure. Regarding inorganic growth strategies, you will lead efforts to identify and execute strategic acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to bolster our market position. In regards to business planning, you will support creation of detailed business plans that outline strategic initiatives, resource allocation, timelines, and key performance indicators. You will conduct rigorous financial modeling and analysis to support business planning and decision-making processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, marketing, R&D, and operations, to ensure alignment and engagement in strategic initiatives. You will build and maintain relationships with key industry players, potential partners, and other external stakeholders.

 

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in strategic business development, corporate strategy, or related roles, preferably within the technology sector.
  • Skills:
    • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
    • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
    • Proven track record of leading successful business development initiatives.
    • Ability to think strategically and drive execution.
    • Strong project management and organizational skills.
    • Leadership and team management experience.

 


What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

 

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

 

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