Strategic Projects Lead

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We continually look for motivated and skilled individuals who are interested in supporting our customers – healthcare professionals who use our products to help patients and their communities.

We currently have the following opportunity available - please contact us for more details!

We don’t just build technology. We build hope.

Are you passionate about making a difference in cancer care?

Elekta, a global leader in radiotherapy solutions, is seeking a talented Strategic Project Lead to help drive and oversee key initiatives across our full Product and Design function.

In this dynamic and multi-faceted role, you’ll collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure a cohesive and consistent approach to business-critical activities. Your responsibilities will span initiatives such as strategy and roadmapping, key customer management, monthly steering committees and quarterly product reviews. The role is pivotal for the team and requires you to be organized, data driven and self-motivated.

You will be reporting to the SVP & Head of Product & Design - Linac & Software Solutions.

We have a hybrid setup where employees are expected to work from an office 3 days per week. We have a hybrid setup where employees are expected to work from our CRAWLEY office 3 days per week.

What you’ll do at Elekta

• Provide oversight and governance for strategy and roadmap documents. Maintain alignment and consistency across the team

• Manage key customers, working collaboratively with the Product Management team. Prepare and attend quarterly review meetings, report progress and drive actions

• Ensure readiness for monthly steering committees and quarterly product reviews. Generate clear and concise reports. Monitor and drive actions

• Maintain transparent communication with key stakeholders. Drive alignment and understanding of strategic initiatives

• Identify opportunities to improve and enhance Product Management approaches

The right stuff

• Persistent and persuasive behavior to own and drive cross-functional initiatives

• Collaborative mindset, ability to act without formal authority across functions

• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication in English

What you bring

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is required, and a Masters is preferred

• At least 2 years of Radiation Therapy industry experience or equivalent is mandatory

• Product, market and customer knowledge of Radiation Therapy

• Proven track record in the medical device industry with strong business acumen

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand and convey complex technical solutions that combines hardware, electronics and software

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 

What you’ll get:

In this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, and for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. In addition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits.

• Hybrid work option (you are required to work on location at least 3 days/week – Crawley)

• Up to 25 paid vacation days (plus bank holidays)

• Holiday Purchase Scheme

• Private Medical Insurance

• Attractive Employer Pension Contribution Package

• Cycle to work scheme

• Life Assurance

• Onsite subsidized restaurant, offering budget-friendly dining

• Love electric (Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme)

Hiring process

We are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English, via the “Apply” button. Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail.

Your Elekta contact

For questions, please contact the Global Talent Acquisition Partner responsible, Sarah Elmasry, at [email protected]. We do not accept applications through e-mail.

We are an equal opportunity employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.