Director, Strategic Initiatives - Science & Diagnostics
Antech Diagnostics, New York, NY, United States
In this role, the Director of Strategic Initiatives will direct and oversee the strategic initiatives office to ensure that enterprise‑wide programs and projects meet organizational goals and requirements. This role will work closely with key cross‑functional leadership and teams to successfully execute on key initiatives supporting the strategy – including tracking progress against priorities, developing efficient organizational processes, and assessing interdependencies across initiatives to help prioritize resources and monitor risks. The Director of Strategic Initiatives will also serve as a key thought‑partner to the VP of Strategy on strategy‑related projects.
Target Pay Range $169,884 - $212,355 annually.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic initiatives execution & tracking: Lead the execution, implementation, and tracking of enterprise transformation initiatives aligned to the strategy
Strategy development: Support VP of Strategy in strategy development and strategic planning across the Diagnostics Group and communication to senior leaders internally (Antech) and externally (Mars Petcare)
Manage interdependencies across the transformations, highlight and enable strategic resource allocation, and facilitate optimized decision‑making by the LT.
Facilitate strategic decision‑making forums (e.g., transformation reviews, program boards, SteerCos etc.) to ensure timely and effective execution of key initiatives (including coordination of all pre‑alignment, pre‑reads and actioning of decisions).
Program management: Provide project management support to key business initiatives; serve as a key cross‑functional liaison across projects, owning project plans and maintaining clear communications to keep senior leaders & teams appraised of updates & deliverables
Tools, Metrics and Governance: Establish relevant tools & metrics for assessing strategic priorities and better planning & tracking of priority initiatives. Design and implement new enterprise‑wide tools, dashboards, and governance processes
Other: May be asked to participate in other enterprise initiatives and special projects as needed
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Master’s preferred
8‑10+ years of experience in program management and/or strategy execution and development
Preferred qualifications:
Experience with introducing new business processes & standards
Experience with managing enterprise‑wide cross‑functional initiatives and change leadership & management
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Problem Solving – Ability to assess a broad range of solutions and effective at developing structured approaches to problems and adapt to changing contexts
Organizational Agility – Can navigate matrixed organization & cross‑functional teams effectively
Standing Alone – Reliable with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Dealing with Ambiguity – Comfort with diving into ambiguous situations to understand key issues and structure a clear path forward
Communication Skills – Strong written, oral and visual (PPT) communication skills
Some travel required for key workshops throughout the year
WORKING CONDITIONS This role operates in a standard office or remote home office environment with a moderate noise level and occasional presence of pets. The associate is frequently required to sit for extended periods while using a computer and performing tasks that involve manual dexterity, including keyboarding and use of office equipment such as phones, copiers, and calculators. Regular communication is essential, requiring the ability to hear and speak effectively in both in‑person and virtual settings.
BENEFITS
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with company match
Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
Life Assistance Program
Pet Care Discounts
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.
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Target Pay Range $169,884 - $212,355 annually.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic initiatives execution & tracking: Lead the execution, implementation, and tracking of enterprise transformation initiatives aligned to the strategy
Strategy development: Support VP of Strategy in strategy development and strategic planning across the Diagnostics Group and communication to senior leaders internally (Antech) and externally (Mars Petcare)
Manage interdependencies across the transformations, highlight and enable strategic resource allocation, and facilitate optimized decision‑making by the LT.
Facilitate strategic decision‑making forums (e.g., transformation reviews, program boards, SteerCos etc.) to ensure timely and effective execution of key initiatives (including coordination of all pre‑alignment, pre‑reads and actioning of decisions).
Program management: Provide project management support to key business initiatives; serve as a key cross‑functional liaison across projects, owning project plans and maintaining clear communications to keep senior leaders & teams appraised of updates & deliverables
Tools, Metrics and Governance: Establish relevant tools & metrics for assessing strategic priorities and better planning & tracking of priority initiatives. Design and implement new enterprise‑wide tools, dashboards, and governance processes
Other: May be asked to participate in other enterprise initiatives and special projects as needed
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Master’s preferred
8‑10+ years of experience in program management and/or strategy execution and development
Preferred qualifications:
Experience with introducing new business processes & standards
Experience with managing enterprise‑wide cross‑functional initiatives and change leadership & management
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Problem Solving – Ability to assess a broad range of solutions and effective at developing structured approaches to problems and adapt to changing contexts
Organizational Agility – Can navigate matrixed organization & cross‑functional teams effectively
Standing Alone – Reliable with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Dealing with Ambiguity – Comfort with diving into ambiguous situations to understand key issues and structure a clear path forward
Communication Skills – Strong written, oral and visual (PPT) communication skills
Some travel required for key workshops throughout the year
WORKING CONDITIONS This role operates in a standard office or remote home office environment with a moderate noise level and occasional presence of pets. The associate is frequently required to sit for extended periods while using a computer and performing tasks that involve manual dexterity, including keyboarding and use of office equipment such as phones, copiers, and calculators. Regular communication is essential, requiring the ability to hear and speak effectively in both in‑person and virtual settings.
BENEFITS
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with company match
Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
Life Assistance Program
Pet Care Discounts
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.
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