Global Director, Continuous Improvement

Job Title: Global Director Continuous Improvement

Location: Bridgewater NJ

Position Summary

The focus of this role will be identifying and implementing solutions that improve our ability to plan and execute the production of commercial and late-stage clinical products efficiently timely and with high quality. Scope of the role covers the entire product lifecycle including M&A Technology and NPI assessments; but the primary focus of the role will be CI of Commercial or clinical role will provide coaching direction and execution of the TCW (The Catalent Way) roadmap for specific sites and also will support the delivery of the cost transformation across the company.

The Global Director Continuous Improvement will be part of the team responsible for driving the overall cost savings/margin improvement in Catalent. This includes delivery of min 3-5% of COGS improvement year on year and developing a healthy pipeline of project for future years. The role will have no direct reports and will work very closely with the Site GMs and Site CI directors across 40 sites in Catalent

The role will also be responsible to support transformations at critical sites to support stability of performance or some key transformation. The role will deploy diagnostic approach including value stream mapping account analysis activity analysis Capacity Waste etc to identify opportunities to reduce cost and thereby improve margin.

The role will develop diagnostic playbooks and deploy them successfully at a pilot site and then role across other sites where applicable.

The Role

• Deliver a significant cost change YOY across the network min 3-5%v YOY.
• Roll out the diagnostic/cost transformation approach aligned with the site priorities across the network. This includes but not limited to Value stream mapping Activity analysis Account analysis Productivity diagnostics capacity improvement waste diagnostics lean lab energy etc
• Lead the diagnostic calendars. Create a cost-conscious culture within Catalent. Facilitate an operating cadence for reviewing local and cross-site improvement initiatives and evaluating their improvement achievement and financial impact.
• Identify project priorities and goals (aligned with business and Finance leadership). Ensure 100% alignment on project benefits with both the BU and local and corporate Finance Teams.
• Ensure metrics are on time and accurate; work with site leads to improve performance as indicated by KPIs.
• Coordinate any needed pre-work before the calls including special topics requiring attention. Lead the discussion and ensure the meeting rules are followed to maximize effectiveness of the review.
• Coach and support the Continuous Improvement teams at key selected site Expert review and support to site projects.
• Training on Continuous Improvement tools and techniques; including statistical analysis where required.
• As required support the Catalent Leadership Team with deep dives specific analysis maturity assessments etc.
• Lead specific improvement initiatives with a complex or multi-site scope. Provide change management leadership.
• Work with peers in other BUs to share best practices and improve overall Catalent CI culture and execution.
• A minimum of 50% travel to sites is required.
• Support the Maturity and rollout of The Catalent Way an enterprise-wide lean initiative

The Candidate

• Minimum 10 years experience in Operations and Continuous Improvement roles in complex manufacturing environments strongly prefer a biologics pharma technical and product background.
• Consulting experience of cost optimization will be preferred
• Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification. Minimally 5 years experience in leading a team of CI professionals and a portfolio of CI projects.
• Substantial hands-on experience in Biologics Pharma in operations quality or development roles will be preferred.
• Demonstrated mastery of quality improvement methods such as LEAN Six Sigma. Outstanding understanding of financial and business concepts.
• Experience working to regulatory standards: FDA Good Engineering Practice (GEP) Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP) and Good Documentation Procedures (GDP).
• Demonstrated problem solving and bias for action skill set. Demonstrated ability to define and execute a strategy while concurrently delivering to metrics and driving a culture change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Strong attention to detail people skills organized and ability to multi-task are essential for success.
• Demonstrated collaboration and influencing skills. Demonstrated knowledge as a subject matter expert and resource. Demonstrated understanding cGMP requirements related to change and change management.
• Demonstrates the ability to independently prioritize workloads motivational qualities excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Must be team oriented and able to work well with-in a cross-functional team atmosphere.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP and QbD regulations/guidance pertaining to Pharmaceutical industry. Fully competent in the use of common computer software Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Must be able to interact effectively with a variety of individuals and personalities within and between departments regulators and customers.

Catalents standard leadership competencies that are used to interview and for Performance & Development:

• Leads with Integrity and Respect
• Delivers Results
• Demonstrates Business Acumen
• Fosters Collaboration and Teamwork
• Champions Change
• Engages and Inspires
• Coaches and Develops

The anticipated salary range for this position in New Jersey is $168750 - $257570 plus variable incentive compensation. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job type and length of experience within the industry skillset education business needs etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
• Diverse inclusive culture
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
• Dynamic fast-paced work environment.
• Community engagement and green initiatives
• Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual
• Medical dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

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