Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred (MBA or equivalent).
8-10 years of progressive leadership experience in Strategy, Transformation, Operational Excellence, or Consulting.
Proven success in leading complex cross-functional initiatives and organizational change.
Strong business acumen and analytical thinking skills.
Experience in matrixed organizations and influencing senior leaders.
Fluency in English required; French is a plus.
Responsibilities
Translate business priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
Lead planning and execution of strategic initiatives across Canada.
Partner with functional leaders to drive change management.
Identify opportunities for efficiency and scalability improvements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for operational results.
Establish governance processes to monitor strategic initiatives.
Develop performance measures and dashboards for decision-making.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives that impact organizational growth.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Leadership development opportunities for team members.
Engagement in a culture of accountability and innovation.
Full Job Description
Position title: Director, Strategy & Transformation
Reports to: VP, Canada Self Sufficiency Project
Summary:
The Director, Strategy & Transformation is responsible for leading strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and business transformation programs that support the Canadian self-sufficiency strategy. Working closely with the Managing Director and business leaders, the role drives execution of key priorities, improves organizational performance, and enables sustainable growth across the Canadian organization. The Director leads the Business Optimization function, including Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, and Device Management.
Primary responsibilities for role:
Strategy & Transformation
Translate business priorities into actionable plans, measurable outcomes, and sustainable improvements.
Lead the planning, prioritization, and execution of strategic and transformation initiatives across Canada.
Partner with functional leaders to drive change management and successful adoption of key initiatives.
Operational Excellence
Lead Business Optimization, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, and Device Management functions.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability across the organization.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable operational and business results.
Governance & Performance
Establish governance processes to monitor strategic initiatives and business performance.
Develop performance measures, dashboards, and reporting to support informed decision-making.
Track risks, dependencies, and progress to ensure successful execution of key priorities.
Leadership & Collaboration
Lead, coach, and develop the Strategy & Transformation team.
Build strong partnerships across Operations, Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, HR, IT, Quality, Medical, and Corporate Affairs.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred (MBA or equivalent).
8-10 years of progressive leadership experience in Strategy, Transformation, Operational Excellence, Consulting, or related disciplines. Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives and organizational change.
Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, project leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working within matrixed organizations and influencing senior leaders.
Fluency in English required; French is considered an asset.
Location: NORTH AMERICA : Canada : Mississauga:CATORONT - Canada Headquarters - Toronto
