Overview:

Our client, a global healthcare company, is seeking a strategic and analytical professional to join their team. This Associate Director, Strategic Planning & Commercial Strategy will help shape portfolio priorities, evaluate growth opportunities, and lead high-impact strategic initiatives across the business. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and problem-solving skills with commercial acumen, executive communication, and the ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze business performance, market trends, and competitive dynamics to inform strategic decisions.
• Translate complex data and market insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for senior leadership.
• Lead strategic assessments of markets, competitors, portfolio performance, and growth opportunities.
• Partner with senior leaders to evaluate business opportunities and establish strategic priorities.
• Develop executive presentations, business cases, and strategic recommendations.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on high-priority business initiatives and decisions.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, finance, and other cross-functional teams to align on priorities.
• Lead cross-functional projects from strategy through implementation.
• Manage complex projects, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables.
• Bring structure and clarity to ambiguous business challenges.
• Communicate complex analyses through clear, compelling executive-level narratives.
• Influence stakeholders through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of experience at a top-tier management consulting firm; healthcare or life sciences experience preferred
• Strong experience in strategic analysis, market assessment, competitive intelligence, and business planning
• Ability to translate complex data and market dynamics into actionable strategies
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with senior stakeholders
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership experience
• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and analytical tools