Responsible for the enablement of the Innovative Medicine Quality processes & deliverables; leads specific end to end programs and owns specific end to end business processes.
Create and maintain the process decomposition and the continuous improvement of key Quality processes.
Consolidate the investment picture for the Quality Systems function.
Have ownership of specific end to end business processes for Innovative Medicine Quality.
Shape supply chain resiliency in close collaboration with R&D, Commercial, Supply Chain and Enterprise functions.
Oversight over a group of e2e business excellence people who work primarily on e2e programs and support Innovative Medicine Quality with strategic problem statements.
Lead improvements in e2e processes in partnership with key business functions.
Drive consistency and continuous improvement in line with business needs and scope.
Investment management for Quality Systems in collaboration with the IMQ Strategy & Operations function.
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree is required.
An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
A minimum 10-12 years relevant business experience is required.
A minimum of 8 years in Supply Chain (Operational), Quality or R&D is required.
Black Belt Certification is preferred.
Proven overall PE knowledge in Six Sigma, Lean or DEX is required.
High tolerance for ambiguity in a complex environment.
Makes the complex clear and easily understood by others.
Ability to build effective partnering relationships.
Familiarity with all aspects of the area supported, knows how value is created in the business, understanding the key levers for driving breakthrough improvement.
Understanding of overall business environment, including financial acumen.
Leverage a deep understanding of internal and external customer needs and insights to inform decision making and strengthen overall value to the customer.
Track record of influencing the external environment based on knowledge of social, political, regulatory and economic issues affecting businesses domestically and globally.
Consensus management skills.
Full understanding of performance management metrics and ability to link them to strategic objectives.
Insight and business acumen, outside orientation and networking capability.
Leverage business metrics, analytics and external data to generate insights and drive evidence-based decision making.
Challenge business thinking and confront areas where improvement and breakthrough is possible.
Driving business improvements and ensuring that projects and programs are implemented well.
Excellent People Management skills and proven track record in building high performing teams.
Coaching leadership style that develops talent with proven success as people leader.
Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries through influence, negotiation and partnering.
Strong influencer and communicator across all levels of the organization.
Ability to align improvement projects with business vision and strategy.
Strong process thinker.
Ability to oversee the linkage between strategy, dashboards and business processes.
Benefits
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short- and long-term disability
business accident insurance
group legal insurance
consolidated retirement plan (pension)
savings plan (401(k))
long-term incentive program
vacation –120 hours per calendar year
sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
work, personal and family time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
parental leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
condolence leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
caregiver leave – 10 days
volunteer leave – 4 days
military spouse time-off – 80 hours
Job title
Senior Director, Quality Business Process Excellence
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