Associate Director - Business Process Excellence
Core
Lead strategic process simplification and re-engineering initiatives across the end-to-end drug development value chain, from Portfolio Entry to Regulatory Approval.
Role type
Associate Director, Business Process Excellence (Transformation Leader)
Builds
Future-state processes leveraging digital, technology, and AI-enabled capabilities for pharmaceutical R&D and drug development
Domain
Pharmaceutical R&D / Drug Development / Regulatory Affairs
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean Six Sigma, Agile, Value Chain Analysis, Zero-Based Process Redesign, Root Cause Analysis, Data-driven decision making, Workshop facilitation, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
MBA, MS, PhD, PharmD, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt/Master Black Belt, Agile/Scrum/SAFe/PMP/Change Management certifications, Digital transformation, Process automation, AI adoption
Technologies
Microsoft Project, Waterfall Model
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end process redesign initiatives; Identify and eliminate inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste; Design future-state processes leveraging digital and AI capabilities; Lead enterprise-wide transformation programs (Cycle Time Acceleration, Technology Transformation, AI-enabled Productivity); Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to address complex business challenges; Coach teams on process excellence principles and continuous improvement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic program leadership
