Sr Director, Strategy & Growth

Sr Director, Strategy & Growth role will play a pivotal role in our strategic initiative to expand into high-growth adjacencies, with a specific focus on biologics characterization. This area is central to our mission of providing best-in-class analytical insights for a range of large molecules and novel modalities. By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of developing deep domain expertise that will solidify our position as the partner of choice for customers in biologic development and production processes. 

Why You Should Apply:

• Impactful Work:Be a key player in a new Biologics Business Unit, contributing to pioneering science and innovative solutions that address high unmet needs in the biologics market.
• Strategic Influence:Drive significant growth in a high-priority segment, directly influencing the success and direction of the business unit.
• Professional Growth:Develop and lead a high-performing team, optimize organizational structures, and build strong institutional knowledge, positioning yourself as a leader in the industry.
• Collaborative Environment:Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product portfolio, marketing, and field teams, to capture the voice of the customer and meet their needs effectively.
• Industry Leadership:Join a company that is committed to being at the forefront of the biologics market, providing you with the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading experts.

The Biologics (Bio) Business Unit Strategy & Growth leader will be responsible for developing the strategy and executing on the top priorities to drive the achievements of the Business Unit’s strategic objectives.

In support of business growth, innovation, margin expansion and customer experience goals, this role will identify, prioritize, and advance organic and inorganic opportunities that drive growth. They will partner closely with portfolio, program and functional leaders to define a cohesive Business Unit strategy. This person will be accountable for alignment of BU strategies to the broader Waters Division and enterprise. They will be expected to influence and inform business leadership up to and including the Waters Executive Committee and CEO on long-term strategies and investment opportunities.

• Partner with the VP/GM of the Business Unit and the Leadership Team to set strategic priorities and execute through a broad range of stakeholders across the enterprise
• Ensure long-term business growth by designing and developing a multi-year strategic plan based on keen customer understanding, rigorous market assessment and in full alignment with portfolio teams
• Support identification and evaluation of organic and inorganic business opportunities that could impact growth and profitability
• Provide business analysis and market research for business portfolio, covering key market dynamics, major business opportunities & challenges and competitive trend
• Develop strategic marketing plans inclusive of setting goals, defining target audiences, and determining the best marketing mix. Develop Marketing campaigns that drive demand; align with BU and Regional teams to roll out campaigns: tactics and KPIs
• Attract, retain, and develop high performing team.

• Deep knowledge of the marketplace, competitors, and technology and what is required for sustained operating results
• Strategic marketing
• Financial and analytical acumen
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to influence across stakeholders
• Scientific expertise within BioPharma, Biologics
• Business development

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.   

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters 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, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.