Head of Life Science Inorganic Strategy at The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

265700.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Life Science Experience, Inorganic Strategy, Consulting, Market Entry, Capital Allocation, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Executive Presence, Data-Driven Narratives, Bioprocessing, Management Consulting, Growth Segments, Partner vs. Buy Decisions, Leadership Alignment

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Work Location: Burlington, Massachusetts Shift: No Department: LS-TR-D Life Science Business Development Recruiter: Michele Lee Stabinsky This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization. The preferred location for this role is Burlington. Open to other US Locations. Your Role: Drive the inorganic component of Life Science strategy by identifying high-growth markets and shaping partner vs. buy decisions while working closely with Strategy, BD, and BU teams to evaluate growth opportunities via inorganic approaches. You will identify and size growth segments, craft enterprise-level market entry theses, and recommend capital allocation priorities. The role involves defining buy vs. partner criteria and ecosystem strategies, supporting strategic planning processes, and driving leadership alignment. You will translate BU priorities into executable initiatives, apply sector frameworks to BU contexts, deliver data-driven narratives that influence LSET decisions, and build relationships with stakeholders and industry leaders. Who You Are Minimum Qualifications: • Life Science experience required • Bachelors Degree in a Life or Physical Science Discipline • 8+ years inorganic strategy and/or consulting experience with a Tier 1 consulting firm or multi-national company with heavy partner/M&A strategy responsibilities in the life science sector • Deep expertise in life sciences tools (consumables and instruments) and bioprocessing with mix of management consulting and operating experience • Up to 20% travel domestic and international Preferred Qualifications: • MBA • Cross-functional collaboration experience in complex, matrixed organizations; ability to lead without authority and mobilize teams • Executive presence with exceptional communication skills and concise, persuasive storytelling for senior audiences • Strategic thinking comfortable operating in ambiguity and "sculpting the fog" to create structure, clarity, and momentum US Pay Range for this position: $171,100 - $265,700 USD The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here. The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

Responsibilities

Drive the inorganic component of Life Science strategy by identifying high-growth markets and shaping partner vs. buy decisions. Work closely with Strategy, BD, and BU teams to evaluate growth opportunities via inorganic approaches.