Associate Director, Business Process

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Job Description

Associate Director Business Process Cambridge UK

FUNCTION: R&D Quality Central Quality Services

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Create business process models within the process modeling methodology framework by analyzing a number of sources (SMEs documentation and previous Visio/SIPOC maps). In addition the Process Engineer will be expected to facilitate workshops factfinding interviews project management activities and other necessary activities to gather and synthesize information into their process models.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exceptional facilitation skills to gather SME input to design clear articulation of endtoend process for assigned business process must be able to work with a variety of stakeholders at all levels within Research and Development and drive alignment to a common vision / goal
• Expertise in Business Process Management (BPM) methodologies techniques and methods including but not limited to Six Sigma Lean BP Trends Hammer and RummlerBrache and / or Agile
• Create Signavio model design and accurate process attributes
• Excellent analytical and abstraction reasoning skills as well as problem solving abilityto drive productive process mapping working sessions with stakeholders
• Strong understanding of procedural document hierarchy to translate (e.g. SOP) into L1L3 process maps
• Reconciliation able to reconcile procedurebased maps with actual ways of working
• Gap Analysis determine and validate issues risks gaps bottlenecks
• Process Profiles: creation of SIPOCbased process profiles
• Creation of Tobe Process Maps Leverage above materials to create and validate future state process flows; able to analyze and translate live workshop discussion and sources (SME interviews documentation and previous Visio/SIPOC maps) into process flows
• Proactively engage system owners and IT for system implementation and integration with business
• Knowledge and application of core process mapping methodologies and tools (e.g. flow charts value stream maps SIPOC swimland diagrams)
• Strong understanding of risk management principles; ability to define minimize and mitigate risks during process mapping
• Strong understanding of capability layers and ability to distinguish business process from system functionality and requirements
• SME to Enable Documentation Participate in creation and review of new / updated GxP procedures
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Visio
• Experience with Signavio Business Process Management System
• Advanced skill level in Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience with project management approaches and tools with specific experience with MS Project and SmartSheets preferred
• Exceptional listening and communication skills both written and verbal
• Prior experience as business analyst or business / systems architect
• Experience writing technical documentssuch as policies standard operating procedures work instructions and / or detailed manuals

REQUIREMENTS:

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Please see the following for the qualifications and skills we seek for this role.

BA/BS or advanced degree in life sciences information technology library science analytics or related field with significant relevant experience in the biopharma industry including significant experience working in quality compliance or a related field. Significant experience leading continuous improvement or related activities. Experience authoring quality and compliance related policies and procedures and responding to audit/ inspection findings.

Knowledge & Other Requirements

• Demonstrates advanced business knowledge and analytical skills as evidenced by strengths in assessing complex information and understanding the quality and compliance implications.
• Strong leadership presence with demonstrated ability to lead without authority and influence programs projects and/or initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and understanding of team dynamics.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• When needed ability to travel.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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