Manager, Strategy and Development

Millipore (NYSE: MIL) is a Life Science leader providing cutting-edge technologies, tools and services for bioscience research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Since its founding in 1954, Millipore has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, targeted capital investments, and organic growth.

Today we offer an extensive portfolio of products and services in: Life Sciences, Drug Discovery and Development, Lab Filtration, Lab Water, Upstream Bioprocessing, Downstream Bioprocessing and Process Monitoring.

Our global customers include:       

Private research institutions

Analytical, academic and clinical laboratories

Biotech, pharmaceutical and contract manufacturing organizations 

In addition to its headquarters in Billerica, Massachusetts, Millipore maintains subsidiaries or offices in more than 30 countries and a vast network of distributors and dealers. Millipore employs approximately 6,000 worldwide with 2,800 in North and Latin America, 2,700 in Europe, and 470 in the Asia-Pacific region. 

Position Summary Reporting to the Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development, this newly created position will be responsible for bolstering strategic competency for all Millipore businesses by understanding the customer base deeply and formulating strategies and building capabilities for growth. The broad scope of this assignment includes all facets of the strategy and business development for the businesses within Millipore. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role with an opportunity to shape the future direction of the company. 

Ideal Experience The successful candidate will have an MBA with three to five years strategy consulting experience with blue chip consulting firms. The candidate could also have subsequent experience in a corporate development or strategy role. Biotechnology background, global experience, and experience with emerging markets would be ideal. The candidate must possess outstanding analytical and problem solving skills. Experience should include segmenting the markets, deploying tools and processes that unearth customer needs, analyzing competitive trends, identifying product offerings, devising channel and pricing strategies, and working with the divisions on executing the strategy within the organization and marketplace. Experience in identifying, qualifying, modeling growth through acquisition, and knowledge of venture investments and start up companies in Biotechnology is preferred. The candidate should currently be on a “growth path” within his/her own organization, indicating the capacity for increased responsibility. 

Critical Competencies for Success 

• Strategic Thinking: Individual with creative energy and a track record of leading major strategic initiatives that focus on core business issues, defining challenges and goals, proposing new and alternative solutions visioning the strategic value of acquisitions, and setting strategic direction to achieve immediate to mid- and long-range objectives.


• Analytical Ability: Individual must possess outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills and exhibit leadership in identifying, qualifying, and modeling new markets or products. Must demonstrate an ability to be sensitive to emerging customer needs and competitors’ positions.


• Influencing Skills: Must be an excellent communicator, capable of formulating a strong thesis and winning the support of the entire organization with current knowledge of the marketplace. Natural charisma and credibility is very important. Must have the ability to develop effective working relationships with the various functional and business heads in this fast-paced company. Will be a team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to drive new concepts and ideas without having direct control. Must be confident enough to constructively challenge executives on their approach and thinking.


• Entrepreneurial Acumen: Takes initiative to identify and kick-start growth opportunities.

  Requirements:

• Bachelors degree and MBA with 3+ years of experience in corporate strategy and/or consulting roles.
• A strong understanding of life sciences industries and life sciences technologies is strongly preferred.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong work ethic and drive for success.
• Strong intellectual curiosity and ability to think critically and strategically.
• Team player.