Associate Director Lean & Digital
Core
Lead the design, construction, and digital transformation of the Qingdao pMDI autonomous factory, bridging project delivery with long-term business-as-usual (BAU) operational excellence.
Role type
Associate Director, Lean & Digital
Builds
Autonomous factory infrastructure, digital transformation roadmap, and site performance improvement plans.
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing (pMDI) + Industrial Automation + Digital Transformation
Required skills
Lean methodology, Digital transformation strategy, Project management, GMP & regulatory compliance, Stakeholder management, Business analysis, Budget management, Change management
Preferred skills
Experience with autonomous factories, Data science collaboration, Usability research, Digital portfolio management
Technologies
Automation systems, Digital tools, Data platforms
Responsibilities
Design and commission the Qingdao pMDI autonomous factory; Standardize knowledge for PQ/PV and BAU; Facilitate site digital transformation roadmap and performance improvement plans; Manage site digital project portfolios; Define operational improvement targets enabled by digital technologies; Facilitate interface between business, IT, and data scientists; Develop end-to-end product strategy and communicate business value; Build and implement lean and digital capability development plans.