Strategy Lead

Salary Range: €85000,00
- €113466,66 All Compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.

Strategy Lead

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About the job

Opella successfully separated from Sanofi in April 2025 and started their journey as a privately held company by CD&R, Sanofi and BPI. We have designed our 5‑years strategy with the ambition to deliver above market growth in line with our mission & vision. We are now focused on executing our strategic priorities and delivering business results. The Global Corporate Strategy Team is at the centre of the definition of the strategy, is the decision maker on which Big Bets to focus on – and it is instrumental in executing strategic projects that represent the core our growth and are either on multiple countries and/or functions. The results are measured by tangible business outcomes, not by process management. The team is based at our Head Quarter Office in Neuilly-sur-Seine (Paris, France) together with local presence in selected key strategic countries.

The role

The role is a senior position in the organisation, reporting directly to the Head of Strategy, Business Development and Alliance Management. It plays a pivotal role in driving the Opella strategic direction by working both on the overall Global Strategy together with the CEO & Executive Committee as well as on the execution of Strategic Projects together with Region Presidents. It will be responsible for spearheading ad‑hoc strategic initiatives, identifying growth opportunities that will strengthen our market position and drive sustainable success. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's growth trajectory and is highly visible across the full company. Lead initiatives that advance our brands and strengthen our reputation worldwide. Mentor and uplift emerging talent while pushing your own growth and influence. Put purpose into practice — embedding sustainability, access and social impact into every decision. Model the challenger mindset: question complexity, act with integrity and make things radically simple. Help shape a culture that’s ambitious, collaborative and serious about recognition and belonging.

Main Responsibilities

• Opella Global Strategy. Develop our long‑term strategy in terms of “Ambition”, “Where to Play” and “How to Win”. Drive innovative thinking in the company and provide guidance on how our Countries and our Brands create and deliver their growth plans. Work in close collaboration with Finance, Growth Hub, Science, Manufacturing & Supply, etc.
• Strategic Projects. Execute key strategic initiatives – for example a Country Strategy, a Category & Brands strategy, a new Growth Lever, etc. Work in close collaboration with Region Presidents and Brands General Managers.
• Whitespaces. Identify Opella growth opportunities beyond the core organic growth, choose the most attractive consumer demand spaces, make trade‑offs, deliver business cases and implementation plans ready to execute, bring strategic view on potential M&A deals.

Across all responsibilities, the role is expected to bring drive and new perspectives, deliver innovative thinking, lead decision making grounded in facts and allow initiatives to happen with speed & accountability. A pragmatic hands‑on attitude is mandatory, with passion for getting things done and achieving business outcomes, not only coordinating.

About You

• Strategic Vision: With 5-10 years of experience in consumer goods brand strategies and/or corporate strategy, ideally gained from a top‑tier consulting firm such as Bain, BCG, McKinsey, or equivalent, you bring a proven track record of developing and implementing successful business strategies that foster growth and deliver tangible results in the FMCG industry. Your understanding of how brands establish repeatable growth models is a key asset. (FMCG and consulting experience is mandatory).
• Market & Business Acumen: You possess strong analytical skills, enabling you to decipher complex market data, identify trends, and make data‑driven decisions with confidence.
• Financial Acumen: You are proficient in financial modelling and analysis, with the capability to assess business opportunities from a financial perspective.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management: You have demonstrated leadership skills, showing the ability to promote collaboration and enhance team performance while engaging with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Communication and Influencing
  
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