Director, Corporate Strategy

Job title:

Director, Corporate Strategy

Company:

Lundbeck

Job description

Director, Corporate StrategyThe Director, Corporate Strategy will play a key role in shaping and refining Lundbeck’s corporate strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives and evolving market dynamics. This individual will help drive initiatives that support enterprise-wide decision-making and build an internal strategy community that leverages the company’s collective expertise. The role requires the ability to synthesize complex insights into clear recommendations for senior leadership. The role will be responsible for driving strategic projects together with the VP of Corporate and Portfolio Strategy.Your new roleThis role will be a key resource in the Corporate Strategy team, which brings cross-functional leadership and capabilities to ensure strategies are grounded in analysis and supported by stakeholders.Key responsibilities will cover the following areas.Strategic Leadership & Corporate Strategy Development:

• Shape and continuously refine Lundbeck’s corporate strategy, ensuring it is grounded in the company’s competitive edge and long-term vision.
• Prepare and support facilitating strategic discussions in collaboration with relevant functions on senior leadership level to refine “where to play” and “how to win”.
• Drive an integrated enterprise-level view of corporate strategy, by coordinating strategic planning sessions and promoting a shared vision among business functions.
• This role is responsible for defining and shaping new governance processes, developing business case evaluation methodologies, and facilitating stakeholder alignment at the senior management level to support the implementation of new strategic ways of working for Lundbeck.

Portfolio Growth Strategy:

• Partner with relevant functions to assess portfolio investment opportunities while ensuring alignment with overall corporate strategy. Ensure best practices are embedded in business case evaluation methodology and process.
• Contribute to the creation of a framework that optimizes the mix of internal pipeline evolution with external market opportunities, supporting enterprise-wide decisions.
• Ensure that portfolio growth plans reflect Lundbeck’s commitment to focused innovation, prioritizing key projects that drive long-term value.

Cross-Functional Strategy Execution:

• Ensure alignment on strategic objectives and tracking metrics across business functions.
• Plan initiatives that strengthen strategic capabilities across the organization, promoting a company-wide strategy community.
• The role is responsible for dismantling organizational barriers and enhancing communication across departments, driving cohesive and unified efforts towards Lundbeck’s goals.

Internal & External Context Awareness:

• Provide regular updates to executive management of a holistic view on the broader ecosystem in which Lundbeck operates, considering scientific advancements, competitive movements, policy changes, and emerging technology applications.
• Ensure corporate strategy remains agile and responsive by integrating both internal developments and external market shifts.
• Continuously monitor and analyze external trends to ensure that Lundbeck’s strategy remains competitive in innovation and market leadership.

Your future teamCorporate and Portfolio Strategy is part of Global Commercial and Corporate Strategy, which is a key function to bridge R&D and Commercial Operations.
You will independently lead a few strategic projects in a cross-functional team setting.The position is based in Valby, Denmark.What you bring to the teamProfessional:

• Expert Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to navigate complexi.
• Well-versed in stakeholder management with the ability to influence senior leadership and is comfortable facilitating executive decision-making.
• Experience in strategic scenario planning and integrating cross-functional perspectives into enterprise strategy.
• Ability to synthesize internal and external insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Proactive, programmatic mindset, and able to operate effectively in , dynamic environment.

Education:

• MBA or advanced degree in Business, Life Sciences, or a related field.

Experience:

• 10+ years in corporate strategy, management consulting, or pharmaceutical leadership roles. CNS/therapeutic area expertise is .
• Experienced in driving strategic initiatives in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Experience in aligning corporate strategy with innovation-driven business objectives.

Our promise to youLundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders. We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.We need every brain in the game, and at Lundbeck, we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at .Apply nowCan you see yourself in this role? We want to hear from you. Does this sound like your dream job, but you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements? We still want to hear from you!Upload your CV and include a few lines about your motivation for applying. We ask you not to include a photo or personal information that does not relate to your professional experience.Applications must be received by 28th of March.Learn more about us at , or Instagram (@h_lundbeck).#EveryBrainInTheGameThis job ad is intended for individuals seeking a career opportunity with Lundbeck. We engage with recruitment and search firms where needed on the basis of a written agreement, and we do not accept unsolicited requests of any kind. If you work as a recruitment consultant, you are kindly instructed to refrain from contacting Lundbeck or the hiring manager directly with suggested candidates. If you violate this policy, you do so at your own risk and for your own account, and Lundbeck will not assume any liability nor pay any associated fees resulting from such violation.

Expected salary

Location

København

Job date

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 23:42:46 GMT

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