CPO Capability Director

• Lead all phases of capability program development - including needs assessment, program design, execution, and embedding - with a strong emphasis on creating clear, strategic narratives and high‑impact presentations for senior audiences.
• Rapidly assimilate complex organizational, and environmental information and insights to craft meaningful, pragmatic stories that progress Medical Affairs priorities and enable action.
• Ensure capability initiatives are clearly scoped and deliver enterprise priorities.

• Partner closely with senior stakeholders to develop bespoke and CPO‑wide capability programs, preparing them with concise, structured, and strategically aligned materials that support effective decision‑making.
• Act as a trusted thought partner - bringing clarity of thought, external insights, and well‑reasoned recommendations to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Lead and foster a global capability network, promoting collaboration and ensuring capability programs reflect diverse perspectives and evolving healthcare realities.

• Conduct robust needs assessments to ensure programs address key business priorities and are designed for practical, real‑world application.
• Prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively, adapting at pace to shifting business needs while maintaining clarity and focus.
• Evaluate vendor performance and challenge partners to bring innovative solutions, fresh perspectives, and continuous improvement.

• Continuously assess external trends, learning technologies, and digital innovations to elevate capability initiatives and enhance the learner experience.
• Measure and communicate program impact through meaningful data and insights, driving ongoing refinement and value enhancement.
• Champion new ways of working, fostering a culture of experimentation, agility, and relentless improvement.

• Deliver compelling, strategically structured presentations and narratives across levels and geographies, demonstrating advanced facilitation skills.
• Translate complex strategies into actionable plans - clarifying objectives, inspiring engagement, and enabling execution.

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• PhD/MD or PharmD qualification.
• Extensive experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong understanding of medical functions and medical affairs activities.
• Experience working closely with Medical Affairs teams to shape strategy, build capabilities and enhance ways of working.
• Proven track record in a leadership role, including leading teams or cross-functional initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including strategic storytelling and presenting to senior and executive stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information quickly and provide clear, structured insight.
• Demonstrated experience in leading transformational, cross-functional programmes.
• Experience in building capabilities and/or designing and implementing change initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work proactively and self-directed, taking ownership for priorities and outcomes in a complex global environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Qualifications such as an MBA or equivalent.
• Strong prioritisation, organisational and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience working effectively across diverse cultures, functions and time zones.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships based on trust, collaboration and mutual respect.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.