Strategy Director (Software)

TL;DR

Strategy Director (Software): Shaping and driving growth strategy across the Academic and Government portfolio with an accent on market insight, product strategy, and corporate development. Focus on designing actionable roadmaps, evaluating M&A opportunities, and influencing executive leadership to enhance competitive advantage in a data-driven market.

Location: Remote (Headquartered in London, UK)

Company

A global leader in information and analytics, leveraging vast data sets and innovative technologies to advance science, research, and healthcare outcomes.

What you will do

• Lead the development and execution of portfolio and product-level strategies for the Academic and Government segment.
• Partner with product leadership to align roadmaps with market opportunities and customer needs.
• Conduct competitive intelligence to identify threats and potential M&A or partnership opportunities.
• Perform rigorous market assessment and sizing to evaluate the feasibility of strategic initiatives.
• Lead high-impact strategic projects and communicate insights effectively to senior executive stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline required, advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PhD) advantageous.
• Director or Engagement Manager-level experience from a strategy consulting firm or high-performing in-house strategy team.
• Proven ability to solve complex, ambiguous strategic problems with synthesis of multiple data sources.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with a record of linking strategy to revenue growth.
• Experience working with software, data, or analytics-driven products.
• Excellent storytelling and communication skills with the ability to influence at an executive level.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance and individual productivity.
• Generous vacation entitlement with options for sabbatical leave.
• Comprehensive pension plan and Dutch Share Purchase Plan.
• Ongoing learning opportunities through online courses and career roadshows.
• Wellbeing programs including gym access and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Support for family leave including shared parental and caregiving leave.