Senior Director, Continuous Improvement
Core
Senior transformation leader accountable for building the site operating system and converting strategy into disciplined execution across safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, and client commitments for biologics manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Director, Continuous Improvement (Enterprise Change Leader / Chief of Staff partner)
Builds
Site operating system, governance routines, metrics, and sustained behavioral change across manufacturing functions
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Biologics Manufacturing / Operational Excellence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (management systems)
Required skills
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Strategy Deployment, Daily Management, Value Stream Improvement, Executive Governance, Cross-functional Leadership, Business Acumen, Change Management, Problem Solving
Preferred skills
Master Black Belt, Experience in Cell & Gene Therapy, Catalent leadership program participation
Technologies
Lean, Six Sigma, Digital Enablement Tools, Visual Management Systems
Responsibilities
Partner with General Manager to define transformation strategy and governance; Build and sustain a site operating system integrating KPI ownership and visual performance; Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost; Translate business objectives into prioritized improvement portfolios; Act as Chief of Staff leading executive reviews and decision forums; Develop and manage a site-wide transformation scorecard; Coach leaders in structured problem-solving and sustainable change practices; Embed standardized ways of working and accountability mechanisms.
Seniority
Senior Director, Enterprise-level transformation leadership