Manager, Operational Excellence

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance, lead/co-lead projects, manage own time to meet objectives, and plan resource requirements for projects across the division.
• Liaise with business stakeholders to define, design and implement performance measures.
• Deliver continuous improvement projects using six sigma and lean methodologies.
• Lead or support analysis of improvement programs and potential results.
• Develop and execute IMEx (Integrated Manufacturing Excellence) initial implementation and updates going forward.
• Key interface to other divisions and facilitates cross-functional project modeling, resourcing and overall performance.
• Lead a team of subject matter experts in the development and maintenance of procedural documentation related to Pfizer clinical, medical, safety, and/or regulatory processes.
• Coach/facilitate/lead project teams, assist in OpEx strategy definition, solve problems, and implement solutions to improve operational performance by applying the appropriate tools.
• Ensure the Translation and Dossier execution procedural documentation adheres to internal standards and policies allowing the business to be inspection or audit ready.
• Enhance capability of colleagues through Yellow Belt training.
• Serve as an expert resource for evaluation and action against assigned measures.
• Support internal and external Audits.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• 8-12 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing and/ or Lean Six Sigma
• Projects Management Skills
• Ability to perform Statistical Studies with appropriate Statistical assumptions addressed.
• Ability to work and influence cross functional teams.
• Skills to translate and present visualization of data into a format that can trigger action and business decisions
• Basic understanding of finance and good working knowledge of the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Understanding and proficiency in Change Management
• Ability to effectively coach and mentor colleagues
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Nice-to-Have

• Master's degree
• Relevant pharmaceutical experience
• Demonstrated previous supervisory management experience in problem solving, decision making, negotiating and conflict resolution skills
• In depth knowledge and experience with investigations and compliance-related procedures
• Capability in Lean tools and/or desire to grow Lean capabilities to further drive Continuous Improvement projects.