Description

Associate Director, Network Strategy - Cork Dublin

Hybrid role

 Closing Date Friday 21st November 2025

• Business process owner for Network Strategy assessments, overseeing and coordinating the process from intake, review, analysis to decision
• Execute specific network analysis actions (eg. CMO selection, Make v Buy) which come out of our modality and network strategies, by building rigorous analyses that synthesize insight into actionable recommendations.
• Cross functional partnership with Manufacturing, TDS, Quality & Supply chain teams to ensure timely decision making on product / node decisions to support long term patient demand and delivery of product development milestones
• Own and support the development of network strategy analytical tools and models including maintenance of accurate and up to date data sets to reflect current long term assumptions on demand and capacity
• Lead the development and application of advanced analytical tools, including stochastic modeling techniques, to simulate network scenarios under demand uncertainty. Use probabilistic frameworks to inform strategic decisions and optimize manufacturing configurations across modalities.
• Analyze business opportunities and challenges within the TOPS organization. Provide financial and strategic analyses of decision options and make recommendations to senior management.
• Craft compelling narratives and business cases that translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations. Effectively communicate insights to senior leadership, shaping strategic decisions through data-driven articulation of a recommended future state.
• Lead project teams and influence overall strategic thinking. Proactively manage teams and work with stakeholders to define and implement strategic initiatives; Responsible for successful, on-time project completion and achieved results. Do an excellent job of partnering with stakeholders to prepare and present analyses, decisions and recommendations to senior management. 
• Translate the operations strategy into sound delivery options. Responsible for performing options analysis and developing high level feasibility project plans.  As necessary, create turn over documentation and assure smooth transition from planning to project implementation
• Ownership and accountability to keep key network strategy documents current such as; network strategy / assessment docket of work, quarterly value tracker, process and best practice documentation, decision log  
• Ownership and accountability for development and maintenance of Business Development Playbooks to support TOPS BD Integration plans and needs
• Stay current in external trends and best practices.

• 8-10 years work experience in pharmaceutical /biopharmaceutical; 2-5 years in decision support roles.
• Must work well in a collaborative team environment and communicate effectively with customers, peers, and senior management. Strong influence and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well with others in a proactive, positive, and constructive manner.
• Excellent communications skills: Oral, written and formal presentation skills with senior management, middle management and line staff with aptitude for creating presentations, graphs and charts to concisely convey relevant data, trends, etc.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders through persuasive storytelling, supported by rigorous analysis and well-structured business cases. Skilled in synthesizing technical and financial data into executive-level presentations that drive alignment and action.
• Agility in coordinating with teams virtually across multiple international geographic locations.
• Analytical model development, use and maintenance to support complex decision making
• Creative problem solving skills with the ability to exercise high levels of resourcefulness in seeking information
• Strategic agility and strong attention to detail and execution
• Comfortable and effective working indirectly through others
• Demonstrated project management skills and proven ability to translate developed business strategy into tangible implementation options.
• Chemical/Biological engineering / science or background and direct experience in manufacturing and international experience preferred.
• Ability to work with little supervision: meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, provide recommendations, and effectively communicate updates.
• Demonstrated self-motivator and proactive in managing long-term or on-going projects in balance with daily routine.
• Ability to manage and handle sensitive financial information relating to project cost reports, facilities planning, etc.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, fast moving priorities.

• Bachelors in Engineering, Science, Business, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering required, Master’s Degree preferred (particularly MBA).  Other advanced degree with strong focus on operations, supply chain, finance, quantitative methods, or operations research.
• Other continuing education initiatives is highly desirable (e.g. People Management, Leadership Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, APICS certification, industry specific coursework)

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.