Director Operations Strategy & CMO, EPD (mfd)
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Job Location:
Arlesheim - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
At Abbott were committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years weve brought new products and technologies to the world in nutrition diagnostics medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today 114000 of us are working to help people live not just longer but better in the more than 160 countries we serve.
Abbotts Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) is looking to recruit a:
Director Operations Strategy & CMO (m/f/d)
Location: Basel Switzerland
Division: Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD)
Reports to: DVP Operations EPD
Primary Job Function
The Director Operations Strategy and CMO is a senior leader responsible for shaping and executing the global operational strategy across EPD. This role integrates operational excellence contract manufacturing and strategic business development to drive profitability efficiency and long-term growth.
The incumbent will lead high-impact strategic initiatives like margin optimization network optimization continuous improvement projects carrying the relevant financial and operational goals on these initiatives. This role includes project management of critical and strategic initiatives independent analysis / assessment of initiatives and the coordination / facilitation of corporate reporting.
The incumbent will also lead the Commercial Operations (Contract Manufacturing) business relationship management and supply assurance through collaboration with multi-functional internal teams.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Execution
Own and deploy the Global Operational Excellence strategy across all EPD functions.
Lead key strategic initiatives and continuous improvement programs focused on Gross margin improvements including manufacturing efficiency improvements Product Right First-Time initiatives Supply Chain and procurement optimization and excellence to contribute to operational excellence and alignment with EPDs strategy
Drive network optimization initiatives across EPDs manufacturing sites to enhance operational agility cost efficiency and supply resilience.
Identify and conduct detailed design of strategic / transformational initiatives and projects bringing in best practices and insights from internal and external sources (market competition and other industries) into the project design
Assess and challenge all departmental processes with an eye towards innovation and continuous improvement.
Together with functions and geographies own the execution and delivery of chosen transformation projects and ensure regular problem solving tracking and de-bottlenecking.
Coordinate and facilitate corporate reporting of the strategic initiatives and business status
Build up and maintain Operations Control Tower and ensure that processes meet and reflect EPD overall expectations secure one set of numbers.
Manage external benchmarking agencies QYOBO Gartner Beroe for Ops organisation
Contract Manufacturing & Business Development
Lead the Commercial Operations (Contract Manufacturing) unit.
Lead business development efforts including deal assessments and long-term supply agreements.
Collaborate with Legal Finance MS&T and Supply Chain to evaluate and execute strategic deals.
Develop and execute marketing and sales strategies for third-party manufacturing.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports: 1 - 2
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and leadership teams across functions / BUs within Operations and Quality
Position Scope
Division-wide impact across Operations Quality
Responsible for strategic results in profitability quality and customer satisfaction.
Reports directly to DVP Operations EPD.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors degree in Engineering Science or Business Management.
Graduate from a reputed institute; MBA from a reputed institute highly preferred.
Experience
15 years in operations supply chain or strategic leadership roles.
Proven success in managing transitions strategic initiatives and cross-cultural teams.
Strong communication negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Ability to thrive in a matrixed fast-paced global environment.
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing
DIVISION:
EPD Established Pharma
LOCATION:
Switzerland > Allschwil : H-127
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
About Company
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