Associate Director, Drug Development Excellence
Core
Drive operational excellence and process re-engineering across Drug Development functions to enable an AI-enabled operating model and improve strategic execution.
Role type
Associate Director, Drug Development Excellence (Strategy & Operations)
Builds
Process frameworks, operating models, and performance management systems for Drug Development
Domain
Pharmaceutical industry, Drug Development operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Process re-engineering (Lean, Six Sigma), end-to-end process analysis, KPI design and monitoring, project management, data analytics, change management, stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
AI/digital enablement knowledge, process modeling tools (ADONIS, OnePlan), advanced degree (MBA, PhD, PharmD)
Technologies
ADONIS, OnePlan, MS Project, workflow automation tools
Responsibilities
Conduct deep data-driven analysis of end-to-end Drug Development processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities; Map, document, and maintain process maps and standard operating frameworks; Establish, monitor, and report on KPIs and performance metrics against strategic targets; Partner with cross-functional leaders to drive strategic execution of initiatives end-to-end; Identify and embed digital solutions and automation tools to enhance process performance; Shape change management activities to ensure adoption of new operating models
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic scope
