Associate Director, Operational Excellence & Project Management Office

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme
Swords
CAD 90,000 - 150,000
Job description

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.

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: Not specified

VISA Sponsorship: Not specified

Travel Requirements: Not specified

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: Not specified

Valid Driving License: Not specified

Hazardous Material(s): Not specified

Job Posting End Date: 05/3/2025

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.


Requisition ID: R344915

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