Waters

Life Sciences

AssociateDirector,StrategyandValueCapture

$168–269k Milpitas, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Associate Director, Strategy and Value Capture at Waters. Skills: Strategy, Value capture, Business development. Lead strategic transformation projects. Manage strategic transformation projects”

Industry & Context.

Life Sciences
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Advanced degree strongly preferred, Scientific or engineering discipline a plus, Consulting background strongly recommended, Project management experience, Prior experience in life sciences tools, Prior experience in diagnostics, Prior experience in med device, Prior experience in biopharma, Other relevant industries experience, Analytical skills, Problem-solving skills, Sharp business acumen, Sharp financial acumen, Outstanding verbal communication skills, Outstanding written communication skills, Ability to influence senior management

Nice to Have

PhD, MD, or MBA, Scientific or engineering discipline, Consulting background, Project management experience, Life sciences tools experience, Diagnostics experience, Med device experience, Biopharma experience, Other relevant industries experience

What You'll Do.

Lead strategic transformation projects

Manage strategic transformation projects

Lead cross-functional teams

Manage project collaborations with consultants

Prepare recommendations

Present updates to leadership

Multi-task in balancing work

Ensure attention and prioritization

Role model leadership

Role model scientific rigor

Support Value Capture activities

Support strategic planning process

Lead company-wide strategy process

Facilitate prioritization exercises

Provide constructive criticism

Provide independent analysis

Define meaningful KPIs

Identify business opportunities

Assess business opportunities

Support identification of opportunities

Support evaluation of opportunities

Collect diverse perspectives

Collect market research

Provide independent recommendations

Drive people development

Drive cultural change

Cultivate network across company

Cultivate network externally

Assist with communicating culture

Set example of culture

Set example of strategic directions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; HQ Strategy and Transformation office; Business and function leaders; External networks

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication; Influence thinking; Present updates

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. ## **We are the people who give possibilities purpose** BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. # Job Description We are**the makers of possible** BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. We believe that the human element, across our

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