Business Manager (Veteran Transition Program)

Job Profile Summary

The Business Manager will provide support for business development and strategic planning and will work with the business unit to develop solutions. He will also manage the company's research providers and lead commercial negotiations.

Tasks

The tasks include:

• Translation of the business's strategic goals into defined project plans
• Conduct regular meetings with research, technology, and other team leaders and stakeholders to evaluate the status of projects and assess the impact of new projects on resource allocation
• Monthly reporting on the status of projects to facilitate prioritization decisions and to identify and escalate issues as needed
• Collaborate with team leaders to support project prioritization
• Support with Business and Financial Planning

Research Services

Research services include:

• Maintaining relationships with external research firms in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Hong Kong
• Establishing new agreements and incorporating existing agreements
• Negotiating Fees and Terms of Agreements
• Monitoring ongoing agreements and expenditures to ensure that they remain within our annual budget and that there is no overlap in services
• Streamlining suppliers and reducing costs wherever possible
• Collaborate with the Compliance, Commercial Management, and Legal departments as needed
• Coding of Research Invoices and Approval for the Business

Requirements

The requirements include:

• A strong academic record with a degree from a leading university
• Relevant work experience
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proven experience working with senior management
• Experience managing projects or work streams
• Strong analytical skills
• Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• A strong work ethic, independence, and the ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time

We offer

We offer a work environment that promotes equal opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success as you join a community that values diversity—a value deeply rooted in our culture and values. Through our compensation, benefits, wellness initiatives, partnerships, and programs, you’ll find opportunities to grow, advance your career, learn, and foster an inclusive environment for everyone in our company and across the industry. Our comprehensive benefits packages include competitive vacation time, retirement plans/AERs, BPP, and long-term disability coverage; group health insurance, extended parental leave, and long-service awards. Depending on your location, you may enjoy additional benefits such as private health insurance, discounted gym memberships, and pet insurance.