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SUMMARY:

The Sr. Manager of Strategic Consulting is a key member within the Strategic Planning & Product Management team, executing internal strategic consulting projects using their experience in strategic planning, process improvement, and change management to develop and implement strategies aligned with Lundbeck U.S.'s long term strategic plan. Through the application of analytical and problem-solving skills this role will identify opportunities for growth and efficiency within the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Strategy Development

• Participate in annual US Strategy sessions that define the near and long-term strategy for the US organization; develop materials for subtopics and support follow-up to ensure completion of tasks, implementation, and measurement of results
• Documents potential risks (e.g., Competitive) and challenges (e.g., regulatory changes) and brainstorms recommendations to alleviate or mitigate risks
• Demonstrates collaboration between different departments to foster a culture of teamwork and shared goals

Strategy Execution

• As a member of the internal consulting team, support the effort to define, categorize, and ultimately realize the top priorities that impact the US business across brands, enabling functions, and external factors
• Work with team members to implement team operating model and track strategic priorities
• Maintains ongoing awareness of industry trends and best practices to support innovative recommendations that maintain the organization's competitive edge; develop communications to key stakeholders within the organization

Strategy Projects

• As member of the internal consulting team, supports execution of key strategic projects for Lundbeck US while fostering cross-functional collaboration to ensure buy-in and proper change management
• Evaluates opportunities for streamlining processes and implementing efficiency measures to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs
• Develops and maintains performance dashboards to communicate progression towards team priorities and project status and results
• Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders (US and Global) and fosters open communication to ensure buy-in and support for proposed changes and recommendations.
• Creates and maintains repository of processes, frameworks, and templates for future project use

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and SKILLS:

• Accredited Bachelor's Degree
• Proven experience as a consultant or in a role within the pharmaceutical industry or a related field.
• 5+ years of work experience with at least 3 of those years working within the Healthcare field (e.g., Pharma, Medical Device, Health Insurance, Providers)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations
• Demonstrated ability to build relationship and consensus, and influence others
• Experience managing workstreams within projects to completion
• Able to work effectively independently or within a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, namely Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Able to identify best practices and contribute to continuous improvement

PREFERREDEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and SKILLS:

• Prior Consulting experience, at least two years working for a large or boutique management consulting firm Experience working for Big Four or well-known Management Consulting firms (e.g., BCG, McKinsey, Strategy)
• Advanced degree, including MBA, MS, or Pharmacy degree
• Knowledge of secondary data sources and experience financial modeling
• Experience working within similar function in a previous role

TRAVEL:

• Willingness/Ability to travel up to 20% domestically. International travel may be required.

The range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Illinois, if selected for this role, and may vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range: $160,000 - $185,000 and eligibility for a 15% bonus target based on company and individual performance, and eligibility to participate in the company's long-term incentive plan. Benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision and company match 401k. Additional benefits information can be found on our career site. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.#LI-LM1

Why Lundbeck

Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the U.S. career site.

Lundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit the U.S. career site.

Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates in E-Verify.