Launch Excellence Leader (Assoc. Dir.)
Core
Lead cross-functional transformation workstreams to improve New Product Introduction (NPI) and Receiving Unit (RU) Readiness processes for biologics manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Associate Director, Launch Excellence Leader (Transformation & Process Improvement)
Builds
Sustainable best practices, procedure updates, and standard schedule improvements for biologics network launches.
Domain
Biologics manufacturing, New Product Introduction (NPI), Commercialization
Required skills
New Product Introduction (NPI), Process Improvements, Project Management, Change Management, Technical Transfer, Transformational Change, Business Alignment, Continuous Improvement, Results-Oriented
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma, cGMP/GDP knowledge, Aseptic processing knowledge
Technologies
Microsoft Office, A3 thinking, PDCA, Kaizen, MPS problem-solving
Responsibilities
Deliver measurable improvements to NPI and RU Readiness processes using KPIs and leading indicators; Lead cross-functional sub-teams to advance prioritized improvement initiatives; Transform lessons learned into actionable best practices and scalable procedures; Partner with scheduling groups to update standard schedule blocks; Represent launch excellence in governance and escalation meetings.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
