Associate Director, Business Improvement

Role overview Lead a portfolio of strategic and operational improvement initiatives, turning broad business priorities into plans, decisions, and measurable results. This senior individual contributor partners with business unit and functional leaders across a global organization, guiding complex work through influence and rigorous analysis.

Responsibilities - Oversee multiple initiatives, keeping them aligned with enterprise priorities, delivery plans, and expected value. - Set up governance, tracking, and decision processes; surface risks, dependencies, and trade-offs early. - Advise senior leaders on priorities and investment choices, and synthesize portfolio findings into recommendations. - Prepare executive-level updates and facilitate decision forums to support alignment and follow-through. - Coordinate across functions, resolve barriers, and hold initiative owners accountable for outcomes. - Build analytical capability and support teams where key roles or expertise are needed.

Requirements - A master’s degree or higher in a STEM or business field plus at least two years in consulting, investment banking, private equity/venture capital, or internal advisory; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field plus at least six years in analytical, strategy, operations, project management, or improvement work. - Experience overseeing complex initiatives and coordinating across functions and business units. - Strong business and financial judgment, including interpreting P&L statements and developing financial statements and NPV models for business cases, partnerships, or acquisitions. - Ability to conduct research and analysis, structure ambiguous problems, and make sound recommendations with limited direction. - Clear written and verbal communication, executive presentation, project management, and prioritization skills. - Comfortable working across changing priorities and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.

Nice to have - Experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, or medical technology.

Benefits and work setup - Hybrid and remote work arrangements are available; domestic travel may reach 25%. - The source lists performance bonuses, equity incentives, vacation, paid wellness days, and learning and development support.