Strategy & Transformation Lead (m/f/d) - Digital & AI

The Strategy & Transformation Lead (Digital & AI) acts as a trusted advisor and execution partner to the Global Head of Digital Transformation, shaping and driving Fresenius Kabi’s Digital & AI strategy across business units.

The role sits at the intersection of Digital & AI strategy, portfolio steering, and organizational maturity tracking, ensuring that initiatives are aligned to business priorities, deliver measurable value, and are managed with full transparency across the enterprise.

1. Strategy Development

• Conduct deep-dive analyses, external benchmarking, and technology trend monitoring

• Translate strategic insights into clear opportunity spaces, identifying both functional and cross-functional Digital & AI use cases

• Support definition of strategic priorities and investment areas

2. Portfolio Management

• Structure and manage the Digital & AI initiative portfolio

• Create transparency on:

  • Strategic priorities

  • Progress and KPIs

  • Dependencies and risks

• Ensure alignment between strategy and execution, supporting fact-based decision-making at leadership level

3 . Change Management Auditing

• Design and run periodic company-wide audits on Digital & AI maturity

• Assess both: Technology adoption, ways of working and cultural evolution

• Derive actionable insights and track transformation progress across business units

4. Strategic Support

• Act as a trusted advisor and operational partner to the Global Head of Digital Transformation

• Prepare and support leadership meetings and governance forums (e.g., steering committees)

• Ensure alignment across stakeholders, proactively managing escalations and bottlenecks

• Support ad-hoc strategic initiatives and special projects as required

Requisite Qualification & Experience:

Education:

• University degree, MBA is a plus

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in top-tier strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or digital/AI transformation roles
• Proven experience in developing and implementing digital strategies, roadmaps, or transformation programs
• Experience in portfolio management, PMO, or governance within complex, cross-functional environments
• Exposure to global organizations; experience in healthcare/pharma is a plus

Capabilities:

• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking, with the ability to structure ambiguity into clear frameworks and decisions
• Outstanding communication and storytelling skills, including executive-level presentations
• Solid understanding of Digital & AI trends, technologies, and business implications

Mindset & Ways of Working:

• Comfortable operating in high ambiguity environments
• High level of ownership, drive, and accountability

Language:

• Fluency in English language is required, any additional languages are an advantage