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Senior Business Strategy Manager
About Aerogen:
Headquartered in the vibrant city of Galway, Ireland, with offices around the world, Aerogen is proud to be the world leader in acute care aerosol drug delivery. Recognised through multiple MedTech awards and ten-time winner of the Zenith award for Respiratory Care Excellence in North America, collectively our employees make a difference to patients’ lives every day, having already reached 20 million patients in over 80 countries.
Our talented and skilled team collaborate to innovate, challenge and test not only in relation to our products but every facet of how we work. We lead the way, finding innovative solutions to even the most complex problems, all in the name of delivering better patient care.
Our business is growing rapidly across the globe and as we grow, our core culture of “We Care” universally connects us. We believe that your ambition and integrity fuels ours and we are committed to supporting our employees to reach their full potential through tangible investment in their careers. Join us as we continue to #discoverbetter.
What is the role?
The Senior Business Strategy Manager role is a strategic commercial role responsible for Aerogen’s American growth strategy identification, revenue accelerations plans, and leadership within the North American Leadership Team. The role will work in close partnership with both local and global teams to enable the rapid development of strategies, intelligence, programs, and business objectives that propel our business forward now and into the future.
What are the key responsibilities?
Commercial Strategy & Growth
• Drive strategic planning: Lead and execute the strategic and operational planning process for the Americas, ensuring clear alignment of departmental goals with overall company objectives to drive revenue growth, market share expansion, and profitability.
• M&A and business case development: Partner on potential M&A opportunities, conducting rigorous evaluation, due diligence, and business case development to assess strategic fit and financial impact.
• Long-term vision & execution: Lead the development of 5-year strategic roadmaps, including scenario planning, financial modeling, and risk assessment to future-proof business growth.
• Performance measurement & KPI tracking: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to market penetration, revenue growth, customer acquisition, and overall business impact.
Leadership & Strategic Influence
• Executive collaboration: Partner with VP Americas and senior leadership to translate high-level strategic goals into operational execution plans that drive measurable business impact.
• Decision support & impact analysis: Provide in-depth analysis and insights on the impact of executive decisions on company budgets, market positioning, and overall business performance.
• Project leadership & execution excellence: Lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives, applying project management best practices to deliver high-quality strategic outcomes.
• Executive business communications: Develop compelling business cases, presentations, and executive reports that drive informed decision-making at the senior leadership level.
• Agile strategy execution: Work closely with commercial, sales, marketing, and operations teams to translate strategy into action, ensuring continuous refinement based on market feedback.
What education and experience are required?
• 5+ years of strategic business experience, preferably in medical devices, hospital healthcare, or a related industry.Expertise in respiratory therapy and acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Proven expertise in business strategy, market analysis, and financial modeling, with a focus on driving growth and operational excellence.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint to build data-driven insights, strategic presentations, and financial models.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex business challenges into actionable solutions.
What key skills will make you great at the role?
• Experience in global manufacturing organizations, with exposure to R&D, Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Operations.
• Proven ability to work with key hospital stakeholders, including MDs, nurses, and pharmacy directors
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint to build data-driven insights, strategic presentations, and financial models.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex business challenges into actionable solutions.
What is it like to work in Aerogen?
Our purpose is to transform patient lives and our ethos is to #discoverbetter. This also translates to how we look after our people. We want talented, passionate and engaged people to join Aerogen and build your career with us. We understand that your life evolves through different stages, and we are here to support our global team with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. There’s something for everyone! Here is an idea of what we offer:
• Competitive bonus plan.
• Above market life insurance.
• Opportunities for development and professional growth.
• "Aerogen Connect" – our employee-led program that helps our global teams unite and have fun.
• We donate 1% of profits and time to charities and organizations.
Visit our careers website for more information about life at Aerogen.
Aerogen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. If you have difficulty using our application process, please contact us via email at careers@aerogen.com. Please provide your name and preferred contact method.
Headquartered in the vibrant city of Galway, Ireland, with offices around the world, Aerogen is proud to be the world leader in acute care aerosol drug delivery. Recognised through multiple MedTech awards and ten-time winner of the Zenith award for Respiratory Care Excellence in North America, collectively our employees make a difference to patients’ lives every day, having already reached 20 million patients in over 80 countries.
Our talented and skilled team collaborate to innovate, challenge and test not only in relation to our products but every facet of how we work. We lead the way, finding innovative solutions to even the most complex problems, all in the name of delivering better patient care.
Our business is growing rapidly across the globe and as we grow, our core culture of “We Care” universally connects us. We believe that your ambition and integrity fuels ours and we are committed to supporting our employees to reach their full potential through tangible investment in their careers. Join us as we continue to #discoverbetter.
What is the role?
The Senior Business Strategy Manager role is a strategic commercial role responsible for Aerogen’s American growth strategy identification, revenue accelerations plans, and leadership within the North American Leadership Team. The role will work in close partnership with both local and global teams to enable the rapid development of strategies, intelligence, programs, and business objectives that propel our business forward now and into the future.
What are the key responsibilities?
Commercial Strategy & Growth
• Drive strategic planning: Lead and execute the strategic and operational planning process for the Americas, ensuring clear alignment of departmental goals with overall company objectives to drive revenue growth, market share expansion, and profitability.
• M&A and business case development: Partner on potential M&A opportunities, conducting rigorous evaluation, due diligence, and business case development to assess strategic fit and financial impact.
• Long-term vision & execution: Lead the development of 5-year strategic roadmaps, including scenario planning, financial modeling, and risk assessment to future-proof business growth.
• Performance measurement & KPI tracking: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to market penetration, revenue growth, customer acquisition, and overall business impact.
Leadership & Strategic Influence
• Executive collaboration: Partner with VP Americas and senior leadership to translate high-level strategic goals into operational execution plans that drive measurable business impact.
• Decision support & impact analysis: Provide in-depth analysis and insights on the impact of executive decisions on company budgets, market positioning, and overall business performance.
• Project leadership & execution excellence: Lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives, applying project management best practices to deliver high-quality strategic outcomes.
• Executive business communications: Develop compelling business cases, presentations, and executive reports that drive informed decision-making at the senior leadership level.
• Agile strategy execution: Work closely with commercial, sales, marketing, and operations teams to translate strategy into action, ensuring continuous refinement based on market feedback.
What education and experience are required?
• 5+ years of strategic business experience, preferably in medical devices, hospital healthcare, or a related industry.Expertise in respiratory therapy and acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Proven expertise in business strategy, market analysis, and financial modeling, with a focus on driving growth and operational excellence.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint to build data-driven insights, strategic presentations, and financial models.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex business challenges into actionable solutions.
What key skills will make you great at the role?
• Experience in global manufacturing organizations, with exposure to R&D, Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Operations.
• Proven ability to work with key hospital stakeholders, including MDs, nurses, and pharmacy directors
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint to build data-driven insights, strategic presentations, and financial models.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex business challenges into actionable solutions.
What is it like to work in Aerogen?
Our purpose is to transform patient lives and our ethos is to #discoverbetter. This also translates to how we look after our people. We want talented, passionate and engaged people to join Aerogen and build your career with us. We understand that your life evolves through different stages, and we are here to support our global team with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. There’s something for everyone! Here is an idea of what we offer:
• Competitive bonus plan.
• Above market life insurance.
• Opportunities for development and professional growth.
• "Aerogen Connect" – our employee-led program that helps our global teams unite and have fun.
• We donate 1% of profits and time to charities and organizations.
Visit our careers website for more information about life at Aerogen.
Aerogen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. If you have difficulty using our application process, please contact us via email at careers@aerogen.com. Please provide your name and preferred contact method.
Location
Chicago, USA
Chicago, USA
Department
Commercial-Americas
Commercial-Americas
Job Title
Senior Business Strategy Manager
Senior Business Strategy Manager
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Experience
City
Chicago
Chicago
Country
USA
USA
