Job Description

We are excited to invite applications for the position of Associate Director, Operational Excellence & Project Management Office at our Dublin Biotech site. In this role, you will report to the Site Supply Chain Lead and play a key role in heading initiatives that promote continuous improvement and strategic transformation within our organization.

Key Leadership Skills

• Coaching and Development: Mentor and develop team members while fostering Operational Excellence and Project Management skills across the site.
• Collaboration and Partnership: Collaborate with the Supply Chain Leadership Team and engage with various leadership groups within our biologics manufacturing network.
• Strategic Planning: Support cross-site and network strategies to achieve business goals.
• Ownership and Accountability: Enhance business structures using tools like Key Performance Indicators and dashboards.
• Change Catalyst: Drive progress and change through project management and Operational Excellence principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Transformation Portfolio Management: Oversee the site’s transformation projects, ensuring effective planning and execution of cross-functional objectives.
• Operational Excellence Management Development: Implement management systems and processes on the shop floor, integrating Operational Excellence principles into the site culture and collaborating with global teams.
• Business Reporting Ownership: Manage reporting metrics and communicate the site’s vision, strategy, and progress to stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Head risk management efforts, collaborating with functional leaders to address and mitigate business risks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical or another regulated industry.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience, with a relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing production systems, project management, operational excellence, and lean methodologies.
• A growth mindset with strong coaching, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and diverse teams.

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We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

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Job Posting End Date:

05/3/2025

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