Strategic Planning & Translation Subchapter Lead, Africa Subregion

The Opportunity:

The Strategic Planning and Translation Subchapter Lead establishes and leads a specialized team within the Strategic Planning and Innovation chapter. This role focuses on supporting Networks and Chapter organizations with strategic planning activities and translating high-level strategies into actionable and tactical approaches within Networks, countries, or markets. The role reports to the Chapter Lead for Strategic Planning & Innovation and manages a small team.

Key Challenges:

• Subchapter Creation and Team Development: Establish and develop the subchapter team to deliver on its mandate effectively.
• Strategic Planning & Translation: Develop standardized strategic planning and translation approaches, ensuring alignment with the Africa strategic goals.
• Annual Planning Cycles: Support and facilitate annual strategic planning cycles across Networks and markets.
• Project Management: Source and curate relevant data sets, develop resources to better understand markets, and monitor the implementation of strategic planning tools.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (GM/CMs, Marketing Leaders, Sales Teams) and external entities (data providers, IVD stakeholders, customers).

Responsibilities Include:

• Budget Management: Oversee the subchapter budget, including Team  expenses, and external data procurement.
• Market Research: Manage market research projects and contracts to gather credible information for strategic planning.
• Communication: Ensure clear and effective communication of subchapter outputs to all relevant stakeholders.
• Tool Proficiency: Utilize tools such as Excel, databases, G-slides, and Lucid charts for data analysis and strategic planning activities.
• Deployment of Strategic Planning & Translation: Deployment of planning and translation skill sets and activities, either independently or with other team members, for high-value or in-focus opportunities within Africa (approximately 50% of the role’s time).

Who you are as our ideal candidate:

• You hold a completed degree in a relevant field and have extensive experience in Sales, Marketing or Business Development within the Medical industry. Experience in Market Research, Analytics and Strategic Planning and Execution is a distinct advantage.
• Strategic Planning and Data Analysis: Strong skills in strategic planning, data analysis, and research (both online and in-person).
• Experience and Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the IVD industry, experience in strategic planning, strategy implementation, and team management.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
• Communication and Influence: Exceptional communication and influencing skills to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Leadership: Proven leadership abilities with a track record of driving impact and managing teams.
• Willingness to Experiment: Willingness to experiment, learn, and drive transformation across the subregion.
• Strategic Agility: Demonstrated strategic agility, including creating broad conceptual plans addressing major topics and translating them into simplified key messages and actions.
• Managing Complex Initiatives: Proven success in managing complex strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Inspiring Leadership: Excellent leadership qualities, including inspiring and motivating others, leading and coaching, team-building, and a high level of cultural awareness.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build, manage, and foster relationships and networks with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down complex information into manageable parts and draw insightful conclusions.
• Change Management: Experience in leading and managing change within an organization.
• Customer-Centric Focus: Ability to maintain a strong focus on customer needs and experiences.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and work priorities.