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Director, Strategic Process Excellence

North Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-26

Core

Optimizing end-to-end R&D processes, ensuring compliance, and leading cross-functional teams to improve efficiency within Clinical Development.

Role type

Director, Strategic Process Excellence

Builds

Optimized R&D processes and compliance frameworks for Clinical Development Therapeutic Areas

Domain

Biopharmaceutical R&D / Clinical Development

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Process management, GxP expertise, Metrics definition, Risk escalation, Stakeholder management, Leadership, Project management, Business procedure analysis

Preferred skills

PhD, Lean/Six Sigma, 8+ years process management experience, Masters degree

Technologies

GxP, Lean, Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Own high-complexity R&D processes lifecycle, conduct process reviews and audits, define metrics for process health, identify and escalate risks, lead large-scale process improvements, mentor junior team members, analyze performance metrics to drive transformation.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership with hands-on oversight

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