Strategic Operations Specialist

Consultant, Strategic Operations Specialist, Pharmaceuticals SummaryOur mid-sized, growing pharmaceutical client is seeking a Strategic Operations Specialist consultant. This role will report to the Chief of Staff Office, supporting strategic operations and People & Business Services (PBS) executive communications initiatives. This individual will support a wide range of initiatives, both planned and ad-hoc, in managing operationally, story building, socializing, project management, and acting as a creative consultant. The PBS Strategic Operations Specialist will support deck development for Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors meetings, including management of the timelines, collecting information from HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to input into these decks and coordinating with Communications and external vendors to have decks designed. This consultant will support activities related to Global HR and Affiliate operations, including coordination, slide development, and management of timelines. General Duties / Expectations of Role:Supports the Senior Director, PBS Strategic Programs in a wide range of responsibilities, from meeting management and coordination of strategic operations activities to PowerPoint deck creation and other executive communicationsManages timelines of upcoming reoccurring initiatives supported by the Chief of Staff OfficeManage the pull-through of initiatives by pushing the team (and extended team) to meet and make decisionsStoryboard high-level decks to ensure executive-level presentations have a narrative that’s aligned with messaging from the VP of People & Business ServicesGeneral SME of PBS priorities to effectively coordinate with PBS COEs and PMs to align on strategy to receive required information to pull into decks on tight deadlinesCollaborate with the PBS Project Management Office (PMO), HR Communications team, and all PBS groups to ensure all stakeholders are updated on initiativesCoordination and support of Global HR and Affiliate operations in partnership with the Chief of Staff and Global HR leadQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Communications, or a related field6+ years of experience working on projects, and campaigns with various stakeholders6+ years experience in an Internal Communications role/storytellingNice to Have:3+ years of relevant work experience in pharma/biotechnology/life sciences 6+ years of relevant work experience in HR/ Management ConsultingFamiliarity with Adobe Creative Suite & Graphic DesignExperience in an Operations roleTerm & Start12+ month contract – option to extendStart 2 weeks from an offer2 -3 Video Screen which will involve a portfolio reviewBenefits included (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)Pay Rate Range (55-60/hr)