Hybrid Director, Technical Operations Planning

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About the role

  • Director managing technical operations planning for Global Clinical Supply in pharmaceuticals. Leading teams in improving processes and integrating operations across the US and Switzerland.

Responsibilities

  • Integrating teams across US and Switzerland, implementing a new operating model and ways of working.
  • Lead a team of technical experts responsible for: CSO Compliance Operations CSO Integration Operations Global Site Scheduling Process ownership, KPIs, investigations & CAPAs for Operations Planning
  • Proactively identifying operational risks and implementing data-driven mitigation strategies to ensure strong operational performance.
  • Embedding business process continuous improvement that allows for enhanced efficiency with required responsiveness/flexibility to project-specific needs.
  • Seeks opportunities to innovation and efficiency, removing barriers for the team and supporting change initiatives.
  • Supporting strategic plans by defining priorities, establishing key performance indicators, and driving change initiatives and process improvements.
  • Continuously optimize assets, processes, and resources across the supply chain to maintain compliance and achieve operational excellence.
  • Ensure coordinated scheduling process across sites, influence siting decisions, ensure productivity targets are met and provide direction to address scheduling conflicts.
  • Engage with inspectors/auditors to review processes, coordinate responses to observations and lead implementation of CAPA.
  • Lead integration of complex BD assets (e.g. new external sites, complex packaging) and provide guidance to team for operational execution.
  • Lead complex, cross-functional investigations and provide guidance to team on problem-solving and effective CAPA.
  • Lead implementation and change adoption for new systems and tools within Operations Planning to deliver digital strategy.
  • Lead operational simplification efforts with external sites to enable speed, flexibility and cost opportunities.
  • Inspire and motivate teams by setting high-performance expectations and fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Degree (BSc, MSc, MBA, PhD) in Life Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related discipline
  • Experience (10+ years) in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical devices with proven success in Project management and team leadership
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, manage complex projects, and deliver innovative solutions.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Adaptable and resilient, with a track record of performing under pressure and fostering collaboration across global, culturally diverse teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and drive evidence-based decisions.
  • Proficiency in English (verbal and written) at a professional working level.

Benefits

  • medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
  • retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • paid holidays
  • vacation
  • compassionate and sick days

Job title

Director, Technical Operations Planning

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$153,800 - $242,200 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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