Head of Strategy and Innovation - Fortrea Enablement Services

Head of Strategy and Transformation- Fortrea Enabling Solutions

We are seeking a Head of Strategy & Innovation who will play a crucial role in increasing topline and profitability, spearheading market understanding, process optimization, and ongoing business review initiatives.

• Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving strategic initiatives and fostering innovation?

• Are you driven to make a profound impact on an organization's growth and success?

An exciting opportunity awaits you as the Head of Strategy and Transformation within Fortrea Enabling Solutions.

At Fortrea, we believe in pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo, and constantly innovating to drive life changing healthcare solutions in a rapidly evolving industry. As our Head of Strategy and Transformation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization, driving transformative change, and positioning us as industry leaders.

You will be at the forefront of our strategic decision-making process shaping the growth of the Enabling Solutions segment of our new organization, Fortrea. As one of our catalysts for innovation we want you to foster a culture of creativity, empowering our exceptional people to drive breakthrough solutions.

Job Summary:

As the Head of Strategy & Transformation for Enabling Services, you will partner with business owners to revolutionize our organization in three key areas:

• Enhance market understanding by gaining deep insights into customer needs, developing new offerings, and analyzing the competitive landscape.
• Lead the development and implementation of innovative processes and technologies to drive productivity, timelines, and quality improvements.
• Drive ongoing business review efforts to optimize growth and margins.

As a recognized thought leader in your field, you will have the platform to share your expertise, influence industry trends, and represent our organization at industry conferences and events.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Develop and implement new processes to maximize value delivery and optimize existing processes.
• Lead and drive the strategic planning process for Enabling Solutions, anticipating technology and competitive environment changes.
• Providing oversight and reporting progress on strategy execution - initiatives and investments - working with the business to ensure risks are managed and the programs deliver the anticipated benefits.
• Work with internal functions (Finance, Marketing, IT, Sales) to ensure alignment
• Identify major focus areas to guide our efforts and investments.
• Effectively communicate and cascade the strategy across Enabling Solutions
• Foster continuous knowledge sharing and best practices across the organization.
• Expand the organization's long-term innovative capabilities and advise management on innovation goals.

Requirements:

• 8-12 years of experience in consulting, technology, business, strategy, or healthcare-related fields
• 5+ years of experience in a management or similar corporate position
• Strong business acumen and presentation skills
• Highly proficient in project planning, budgeting, and oversight
• Adaptive thinking and a strong, critical mindset
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Highly Collaborative
• Travel up to 20%

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture
• Join our dynamic team and be at the forefront of driving innovation and business transformation. Apply today to unleash your strategic prowess and make a significant impact on our organization's success.

Please note that the statements in this job advertisement reflect the general responsibilities and requirements of the identified position. Further details may be discussed during the interview process. It is the responsibility of all employees to comply with all applicable regulations, ensuring Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) in the performance of their role.

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