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Global Head of Operational Excellence & Transformation, CGT

US - Houston, TX💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-05 → 2026-09-27

Core

Leading operational excellence, transformation, and capability-building initiatives across the global Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) manufacturing network to ensure reliable operations, accelerate productivity, and drive digital transformation.

Role type

Senior leadership (Global Head) for Operational Excellence & Transformation in biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Builds

Global CGT manufacturing network operations, scalable advanced manufacturing solutions, and harmonized operating approaches

Domain

Life Sciences / Biopharmaceuticals / Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) / Regulated Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing operations)

Required skills

Global operational excellence leadership, Lean Six Sigma, digital transformation strategy, cross-functional program management, GMP/regulatory compliance, workforce development, strategic roadmap development

Preferred skills

Cell & Gene Therapy domain expertise, Industry 4.0/digital manufacturing knowledge, large-scale organizational change management, Lean Six Sigma certification

Technologies

Lean, Six Sigma, LBMS, automation technologies, data-driven decision-making tools, advanced analytics

Responsibilities

Define and execute global CGT transformation strategy; Lead Operational Excellence, Digitalization, Training, and Productivity Improvement initiatives; Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization via Lean/Six Sigma; Champion digital transformation with automation and data solutions; Establish global training and capability-building programs; Lead and develop global Operational Excellence and Transformation teams; Build partnerships with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain; Monitor and communicate performance via KPIs and governance reviews.

Seniority

Executive, Global Head

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