EEMEA Strategy Realization Lead

MSD seeks a Senior EEMEA Strategy Realization Lead in Lucerne to drive strategic execution and support regional leadership in shaping long-term growth.

This high-visibility position sits at the core of the EEMEA regional leadership team, reporting directly to the Regional President with a dotted line to the Head of Strategy & Commercial Operations. The role is designed to combine strategic foresight with operational excellence, influencing key decisions and building capabilities that sustain growth across the region.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders to define and refine the strategic agenda for the EEMEA region.
• Convert strategic goals into actionable plans with defined milestones and measurable results.
• Identify potential growth areas, risks, and cross-market opportunities to boost performance.
• Oversee the disciplined execution of regional priorities using governance frameworks, quarterly business reviews, scorecards, and OKRs.
• Secure necessary sponsorship, resources, and accountability for key initiatives.
• Monitor progress and proactively address obstacles that hinder delivery.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the President on priorities, decision-making, messaging, and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare the President for important internal and external meetings and engagements.
• Represent the President in specific forums when delegated.
• Coordinate country reviews and visits alongside the leadership team.
• Create compelling visuals for leadership team meetings and headquarters visits.
• Design leadership team agendas that focus on critical decisions, priorities, and actions.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in commercial or business leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success in executing strategies and delivering results.
• Strong business acumen and an enterprise-wide perspective.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders effectively.
• Capacity to work with pace and maturity in ambiguous environments.
• Highly analytical mindset with sound judgment.
• Executive presence and credibility when interacting with senior leaders.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time.
• Openness to relocating to Lucerne, Switzerland.

What the company offers

• Chance to work at the heart of regional leadership and influence major business decisions.
• Hybrid work arrangement.

About the company

MSD operates in one of its most dynamic and diverse regions, fostering an environment where strategic impact and leadership collaboration are central to the organization's success.

• Part of a dynamic and diverse regional operation.