Senior Director: Strategy And Market Development - Women's Health

This senior leadership position will drive and manage cross functional partnerships both within the global organization and through strategic partnerships and acquisitions. This position entails leadership, analytical thinking, and a deep understanding of the business landscape. This will deliver accelerated growth though innovation or acquisition.

About CooperSurgical

CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women's healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most in life. CooperSurgical is at the forefront of delivering innovative assisted reproductive technology and genomic solutions that enhance the work of ART professionals to the benefit of families. We currently offer over 600 clinically relevant medical devices to women's healthcare providers, including testing and treatment options.

CooperSurgical is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO). CooperSurgical, headquartered in Trumbull, CT, produces and markets a wide array of products and services for use by women's health care clinicians. More information can be found at www.coopersurgical.com.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Strategic Planning & Innovation: Develop company's Medical Device/Stem/Contraception strategic plans in collaboration with commercial teams and R&D, including short-term and long-term goals, gaining alignment with the organization's ELT vision and mission. Present regular updates to ELT on key changes to market and impact for CSI.

• Strategic Implementation: Provide guidance and ensure adequate resources for timely execution of strategic plans. Work with appropriate team members on agreed-upon KPIs to track product performance against metrics set either for new products, M&A, or other large key initiatives.

• Competitive Analysis: Monitor and assess the activities of competitors inside and outside key segments to identify opportunities and risks over the 5-year strategic plan horizon.

• Market Development & Product Evaluation: Identify new business prospects and potential partnerships in collaboration with medical affairs and commercial teams; evaluating their strategic fit and gauging their potential impact on the organization's expansion and profitability.

• Financial Analysis: Collaborate closely with the finance team to evaluate financial data, assess the financial ramifications of various strategic initiatives, and ensure the company's strategy is in line with its financial objectives.

• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate the company's strategic objectives and progress to stakeholders, including the executive team, project core team and the expanded company.

• NPI: Strategy lead for New Project Introduction initiatives by developing New Product Development Agreements/Proposals. After ELT approval, ensure the implementation team comprehends the project's rationale and stays focused on deliverables within the established scope.

• Collaboration: Foster collaboration across various departments and teams within the organization, ensuring that the company's overall strategy is integrated and aligned with the specific goals of each department.

• Change Management: Spearhead organizational change initiatives by effectively communicating the rationale behind strategic changes, addressing concerns, and ensuring that the organization is aligned and prepared for any necessary transitions.

Travel:

This role requires travel both to global corporate offices and international conferences.

Travel: International/domestic 25%.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A sharp focus on customer needs and genuine problem-solving in the market is crucial.

• Adept in engaging with all levels, both internal and external, including C-Level executives.

• Exceptional teamwork skills and a collaborative approach to work.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills to build, develop and maintain both internal and external partner relationships.

• Capacity to simplify complex technical information into a more accessible comprehension level.

Work Environment:

• This is an office/remote role with occasional travel to CSI offices and conferences.

• Prolonged sitting in front of a computer / office chairs in extended meetings.

Experience:

• 15+years of commercial experience and/or strategy experience within medical devices

• Proven track record in delivering new products to market and growing market share.

• Extensive experience in market analysis, competitor assessment, and business development

• Strong financial acumen, with a history of effectively managing budgets and evaluating investment opportunities.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration across departments.

• Experience in driving organizational change, implementing new initiatives, and managing transitions effectively.

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree, MBA preferred or equivalent science degree

As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits. Please visit us at www.coopersurgical.com to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of CooperSurgical about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at CooperSurgical via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CooperSurgical, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CooperSurgical for this position and a valid agreement with CooperSurgical is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CooperSurgical agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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