Walgreens

Manager - Business Transformation (Biopharma)

Walgreens • $100K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 2 years experience in strategy, project management, or process improvement OR High School Diploma with 5 years experience in the same fields.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix structure and influence stakeholders across the organization.
  • Skilled in diagnosing and resolving complex issues and implementing strategies to overcome challenges.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word for creating presentations, data analysis, and documentation.
  • Experience in reporting project plans and cost-benefit analyses to executives and management.
  • At least 1 year of direct, indirect, or cross-functional team leadership experience.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% for business purposes.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert knowledge to leadership on achieving strategic goals.
  • Facilitate development of change programs in partnership with business leaders.
  • Engage in cross-functional initiatives, providing expertise in business transformation.
  • Collaborate on project teams driving company change programs.
  • Synthesize project outputs into actionable business recommendations.
  • Link strategic initiatives to execution plans, aiding in resource allocation and timelines.
  • Create executive presentations to communicate updates and risks.

Benefits

  • Offers comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Provides paid time off and flexible scheduling options
  • Includes retirement savings plans with company match
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Employee discounts and wellness programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for serving as a results-oriented, subject matter expert to the leadership of a strategy or business unit to help ensure achievement of the company's strategies. Works with leadership to provide business transformation services to achieve long and short term objectives. Works to provide business analysis and recommendations that helps the business achieve operational effectiveness and efficiency on transformation initiatives. Supports cross-functional strategic initiatives and provides subject matter expertise and industry best practices related to business transformation, including but not limited to Strategy, Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, or other business outcomes. Facilitates the designs and assessment of work efforts to ensure alignment to business and customer objectives. Processes and synthesizes work outputs across multiple work streams/teams into executive updates, design/prioritization frameworks and business recommendations.

Job Responsibilities
  • Provides advanced expertise and functional knowledge to the leadership of a strategy or business unit helping to ensure achievement of the company's strategies.
  • Facilitates end to end approach for development of key change programs in partnership with senior business leaders. Executes key hypothesis, conducts interviews, gathers data, defines and executes required analyses, identifies issues and problems and recommends approach to address them.
  • Participates in cross-functional change programs and provides subject matter expertise and industry best practices related to business transformation, engagement model, and functional area.
  • Participates in multi-disciplinary project teams who are engaged on key company changes programs.
  • Synthesizes project team work to provide recommendations to the business.
  • Provides critical thinking and influence by helping to link the company's strategic agenda to the resulting execution plan for functional area. Provides guidance and counsel in development of long term and short term plans involving strategy development, resource allocation, work plans, timelines, and business outcomes.
  • Develops business design and solution requirements and subsequently helps with their prioritization by working with business partners and development teams.
  • Develops executive level presentations to communicate business/program updates, risks, opportunities, etc.
  • Develops and maintains documentation for cross-functional, enterprise efforts.
  • Partners cross-functionally and ensures seamless service delivery and hand-offs from strategy formulation to execution.
  • Resolves conflicts and influences key stakeholders, including support to One Plan leadership in influencing executive management.
  • Contributes to or guides the development of project work plans by estimating work effort for requirements analysis activity and reporting clear and accurate work status.


External Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and at least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following functions: strategy, project management, or process improvement OR High School Diploma/GED and at least 5 years of experience in one or more of the following functions: strategy, project management, or process improvement.
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally in a matrix structure and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Experience in diagnosing, isolating, designing, resolving, and documenting complex issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
  • Intermediate level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: applying a theme, formatting character spacing, inserting a picture, changing slide layout and theme colors, adding transitions, customizing slide numbers, changing chart style and/or formatting font).
  • Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling).
  • Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: inserting headers, page breaks, page numbers and tables and/or adjusting table columns).
  • Experience presenting and reporting on project plans and cost benefit analyses to appropriate stakeholders, executives and senior management.
  • At least 1 years experience of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross functional team leadership
  • Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).


Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA/Master's Degree
  • Experience in management consulting industry.
  • Experience driving resolution of project conflicts within a team.
  • Knowledge of project management financials.
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience persuading or convincing others to support an idea, agenda, or direction.
  • Experience in effectively managing change.
  • Experience with critical thinking to identify creative solutions.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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About Walgreens

Walgreens is the nation's largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2010 sales of $67 billion. The company operates 7,689 drugstores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Each day, Walgreens provides nearly 6 million customers the most convenient, multichannel access to consumer goods and services and trusted, cost-effective pharmacy, health and wellness services, and advice in communities across America. Walgreens scope of pharmacy services includes retail, specialty, infusion, medical facility, and mail service, along with respiratory services. These services improve health outcomes and lower costs for payers including employers, managed care organizations, health systems, pharmacy benefit managers, and the public sector. Take Care Health Systems is a Walgreens subsidiary that is the largest and most comprehensive manager of worksite health centers and in-store convenient care clinics, with more than 700 locations throughout the country.

Walgreens Careers

Joining Walgreens means becoming part of a team dedicated to inspiring health and well-being across America. As a cornerstone of the community, Walgreens offers unparalleled job opportunities in the retail and healthcare sectors, making it an ideal place for professional growth and innovation. Work You’ll Do At Walgreens, every position contributes to our mission of delivering premier health solutions while ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters growth. Our team members are at the forefront of transforming customer experiences through dedication and expertise. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Embrace the opportunity to lead at Walgreens, where we combine industry expertise with a culture of innovation. Our leadership is committed to nurturing a professional environment where ideas thrive and leadership skills are honed through comprehensive diversity training and leadership development programs. Engage in Meaningful Work Join a team that values hard work and creativity, where your skills will be enhanced through challenging projects and collaborative team efforts. Walgreens is not just about filling prescriptions—it's about offering solutions that promote healthier communities. Explore Career Opportunities Whether you're looking for an entry-level position or a more advanced professional role, Walgreens offers a range of career paths in dynamic business areas. From in-store roles to corporate support, our job opportunities are designed to fit a variety of skills and interests. Internship and Employment Benefits Start your career with a Walgreens internship and gain hands-on experience that paves the way for future employment. Our interns work on real projects that matter, gaining skills that are crucial for future success. Full-time team members enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and exclusive employee discounts. Invest in Your Career Growth Walgreens is committed to the career development of our employees. We provide resources and training that encourage continuous learning and career advancement. With support for certifications and networking opportunities, team members can expand their professional horizons and achieve their career goals. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the diverse range of hiring opportunities at Walgreens by exploring open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players ready to make a significant impact. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work at Walgreens. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Walgreens. At Walgreens, we are excited to see where your ambition takes you. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to shaping the future of health and wellness for everyone.
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Size
202,000 employees
Market Cap
$32.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$696 million
Founded
1901
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$141.5 billion
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