Business Operations Lead (Associate Principal)

Business Operations Lead

As a Business Operations Lead, you serve as a strategic and tactical partner to the Functional Leadership team, driving strategy and goals in alignment with Site and Network objectives. You are a multi-discipline professional representing the Site Business Support group, working collaboratively to drive excellence in project portfolio management, change leadership, and operational excellence. You play a key role in deploying site-wide business processes and leading strategic projects, such as product technical transfers and business programs.

Responsibilities

• Drive business results by facilitating functional goal development using lean strategy tools and managing the functional project portfolio process.
• Act as a change agent for Lean/OE to build a continuous improvement culture and lead process improvement activities.
• Develop and implement effective change management programs and lead site-wide initiatives to build change leadership capabilities.
• Provide leadership for site-wide initiatives, including CAPEX and Product Technical Transfers, ensuring risk mitigation for safety, quality, and compliance.
• Coach colleagues in project management and change leadership methodologies.
• Manage functional communications and ensure compliance with Safety, Health & Environmental requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of related working experience, preferably within a biotech or pharmaceutical environment.
• Proven track record of at least 5 years managing projects of varying complexity; PMP certification preferred.
• Competencies in Project Portfolio and Program Management, with a Black Belt certification in Lean or Six Sigma.
• Experience leading change initiatives and familiarity with standards such as PROSCI.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders.