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Associate Director Process Excellence, Launch Operations(m/w/x)
Ensuring robust manufacturing processes and technical readiness for new pharmaceutical product launches. Advanced degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Engineering, 8+ years pharma manufacturing experience, and French/English fluency required. International environment with global clinical trial participation.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
- 5+ years of team leadership experience in pharmaceutical industry
- Fluency in French and English
- Proven leadership in technical readiness and continuous improvement projects
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and risk management tools
- Strong working knowledge of GMP and FDA, Eudralex, PICS, and GAMP regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
- Occasional business-related travel required
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
- Excellent skills to influence stakeholders across functions and hierarchical levels
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma
- Exceptional problem-solving ability
- Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and risk management tools
- Experienced at presenting during regulatory audits (FDA and SwissMedic)
- CAPEX investment project experience
Tasks
- Lead the Process Excellence team
- Ensure robust manufacturing processes and compliance
- Drive technical readiness for new product introductions
- Manage lifecycle and process optimization
- Maintain GMP standards and support regulatory requirements
- Oversee late-stage development priorities and technical transfers
- Develop and implement the Process Excellence roadmap
- Foster a coaching and feedback culture within the team
- Create an environment for accountability and innovation
- Build technical and compliance capabilities per PU requirements
- Ensure technical process ownership within the PU
- Support technical gap assessments and transfer plans
- Contribute to process technology transfer activities
- Oversee batch record authoring and MES creation
- Ensure execution of protocols and reports for new processes
- Drive lifecycle management initiatives and KPI monitoring
- Support data analysis for process trends and shifts
- Provide updates on process performance to management
- Support regulatory filings and maintain inspection readiness
- Manage GMP documentation and related KPIs
- Act as a point of contact for audits and inspections
- Collaborate with Scheduling, Manufacturing, MS&T, and QA
- Align with P1 leadership for decision making and best practices
- Develop training for new products and processes
- Provide training and support to new Process Excellence associates
- Promote adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety standards
- Manage EHS CAPA and drive safety improvements
- Lead digital, AI, and innovation projects for the PU
- Identify opportunities for process and quality improvements
Work Experience
- 8 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- French – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- GMP
- FDA
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Microsoft Office Suite
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Associate Director Process Excellence, Launch Operations(m/w/x)
Ensuring robust manufacturing processes and technical readiness for new pharmaceutical product launches. Advanced degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Engineering, 8+ years pharma manufacturing experience, and French/English fluency required. International environment with global clinical trial participation.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
- 5+ years of team leadership experience in pharmaceutical industry
- Fluency in French and English
- Proven leadership in technical readiness and continuous improvement projects
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and risk management tools
- Strong working knowledge of GMP and FDA, Eudralex, PICS, and GAMP regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
- Occasional business-related travel required
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
- Excellent skills to influence stakeholders across functions and hierarchical levels
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma
- Exceptional problem-solving ability
- Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and risk management tools
- Experienced at presenting during regulatory audits (FDA and SwissMedic)
- CAPEX investment project experience
Tasks
- Lead the Process Excellence team
- Ensure robust manufacturing processes and compliance
- Drive technical readiness for new product introductions
- Manage lifecycle and process optimization
- Maintain GMP standards and support regulatory requirements
- Oversee late-stage development priorities and technical transfers
- Develop and implement the Process Excellence roadmap
- Foster a coaching and feedback culture within the team
- Create an environment for accountability and innovation
- Build technical and compliance capabilities per PU requirements
- Ensure technical process ownership within the PU
- Support technical gap assessments and transfer plans
- Contribute to process technology transfer activities
- Oversee batch record authoring and MES creation
- Ensure execution of protocols and reports for new processes
- Drive lifecycle management initiatives and KPI monitoring
- Support data analysis for process trends and shifts
- Provide updates on process performance to management
- Support regulatory filings and maintain inspection readiness
- Manage GMP documentation and related KPIs
- Act as a point of contact for audits and inspections
- Collaborate with Scheduling, Manufacturing, MS&T, and QA
- Align with P1 leadership for decision making and best practices
- Develop training for new products and processes
- Provide training and support to new Process Excellence associates
- Promote adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety standards
- Manage EHS CAPA and drive safety improvements
- Lead digital, AI, and innovation projects for the PU
- Identify opportunities for process and quality improvements
Work Experience
- 8 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- French – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- GMP
- FDA
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Microsoft Office Suite
About the Company
Bristol Myers Squibb
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Description
The company is dedicated to transforming patients’ lives through science and promotes global participation in clinical trials.
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