Lead - Strategic Analytics & Corporate Development

Lead, Strategic Analytics & Corporate Development

Location: Warren, NJ (Hybrid)
Department: CEO Office / Corporate Development
Reports To: Head of Corporate Development
Pay Range: $163,000 to $204,000

About Cipla:

Cipla is a leading global pharmaceutical company, dedicated to high-quality, branded, and generic medicines. We are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies. Over the last eight decades, we have strengthened our leadership in India’s pharmaceutical industry and fortified our promise of strengthening our global focus by consolidating and deepening our presence in the key markets of India, South Africa, the U.S., and other economies of the emerging world. Driven by the purpose ‘Caring for Life’, Cipla’s focus has always been on making affordable, world-class medicines with a reputation for uncompromising quality standards across the world. In the last 85 + years, Cipla has emerged as one of the most respected pharmaceutical names in India as well as across more than 100 countries. Cipla is a fast-growing pharmaceutical company with a continued focus on the expanse of our strong legacy. Over the last five years, Cipla has significantly expanded its portfolio and presence in the U.S. with both a generic and brand division.

Position Summary

Cipla North America is seeking a highly analytical and strategic leader to serve as the Lead, Strategic Analytics & Corporate Development. This role will act as a key partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, providing insights that drive strategic decision-making, business growth, and enterprise performance.

The successful candidate will combine corporate strategy, financial analysis, market intelligence, and business performance management to support growth initiatives, investment decisions, corporate development activities, and execution of strategic priorities across the North America business.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with executive leadership and play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of a growing healthcare organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Decision Support

• Partner with the CEO and senior leaders to provide data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Develop executive presentations, business cases, and strategic analyses for leadership and board discussions.
• Monitor key business priorities, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to drive performance.

Corporate Development & Growth Initiatives

• Evaluate mergers, acquisitions, licensing opportunities, partnerships, and other strategic investments.
• Develop financial models, valuation analyses, and investment recommendations.
• Support due diligence, transaction evaluation, and strategic planning activities.

Enterprise Strategy & Execution

• Assist in the development and execution of short-, medium-, and long-term business strategies.
• Identify and evaluate growth opportunities across products, markets, and business segments.
• Track strategic initiatives and measure performance against established objectives.

Portfolio & Commercial Analytics

• Analyze product portfolio performance and market opportunities.
• Support commercial strategy through forecasting, market sizing, and business performance analysis.
• Provide insights related to pricing, competitive positioning, and growth opportunities.

Performance Management & Business Governance

• Develop executive dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting frameworks.
• Support quarterly business reviews and leadership governance processes.
• Drive consistency in metrics, reporting, and business performance measurement.

Market Intelligence & Competitive Insights

• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging market developments.
• Conduct competitive analysis and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities impacting business performance.

Cross-Functional Strategic Projects

• Lead strategic initiatives involving Commercial, Finance, Operations, Business Development, and other functions.
• Facilitate collaboration among stakeholders to drive successful project execution and business outcomes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, Corporate Development, Business Analytics, Investment Banking, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations and strategic recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences, or biotechnology industry.
• Experience supporting M&A, licensing, partnerships, or strategic investment activities.
• Knowledge of business intelligence and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

What You'll Bring

• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations.
• Executive presence and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the CEO and executive leadership team while influencing strategic decisions across an $800M+ North America business. The position provides broad exposure across commercial, operational, financial, and corporate development functions and offers meaningful impact on the organization's future growth and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Cipla is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected group status. At Cipla, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact the recruiter.

About the Salary/ Pay Range:

The salary range mentioned above is an anticipated base salary range for this position. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for benefits and participation in a bonus program based on performance and company results.