OE Team Member (OSD)

Job Description OE Team Member (OSD) IPDO

Role Overview

The OE Team Member OSD will support deployment of OE initiatives across the Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) R&D value chain focusing on cycletime compression workflow standardisation and productivity improvement across development and filing stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct OE diagnostics across OSD formulation development and scaleup workflows.
• Execute improvement projects targeting cycletime reduction resource productivity and simplification.
• Support implementation of standard work visual management and governance routines.
• Partner with PMO RA Analytical and CFTs to improve handoffs and delivery predictability.
• Track KPIs benefits realisation and sustainment postimplementation.
• Document learnings and best practices for reuse across IPDO.

Required Skills & Experience

• 36 years of experience in OE / Continuous Improvement / Pharma R&D / PMOadjacent roles.
• Exposure to OSD development or pharmaceutical product development preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean DMAIC A3 problem solving and VSM.
• Strong stakeholder coordination and execution orientation.
• Datadriven mindset with strong communication skills.

Success Measures

• Reduced development cycle times and improved throughput in OSD.
• Adoption of standardised workflows across stakeholder teams.
• Positive stakeholder feedback on OE execution quality.

Qualifications :

Education & Experience

• / BE ad/or MBA (Operations preferred) from a premier institute.
• Black Belt certification preferred; Design Thinking certification desirable.

Additional Information :

Key Responsibilities

1. OE Strategy Deployment Support

• Support deployment of the IPDO OE strategy within the API R&D value chain through disciplined execution of improvement initiatives.
• Translate APIspecific OE priorities into project charters detailed workplans timelines and success metrics.
• Support assessment of new API programs route changes or technology choices for OE impact and DLSS alignment.

2. Transformation Methodology Execution (DLSS Framework)

• Execute OE initiatives using Design Thinking Lean and Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodologies across API PD and scaleup workflows.
• Apply structured problemsolving tools to identify root causes of yield loss variability rework and cycletime delays.
• Support development and application of DLSS tools templates SOPs and bestpractice playbooks relevant to API R&D.
• Participate in OE capabilitybuilding initiatives through handson execution and learning.

3. Design Thinking & Solution Development

• Conduct humancentric diagnostics by engaging scientists project teams and downstream stakeholders.
• Support cocreation workshops ideation sessions and rapid prototyping to address API development pain points.
• Translate insights into practical scalable and manufacturabilityaligned solutions.

4. Project Execution & Value Realisation

• Execute assigned OE projects endtoend from diagnostics through implementation and stabilization.
• Track milestones interdependencies risks and benefits realisation for API OE initiatives.
• Support benefit quantification across yield improvement cycletime reduction productivity and cost.
• Ensure improvements are embedded standardised and sustained postimplementation.

5. Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma)

• Support execution of DMAIC projects Kaizens A3 problem solving VSMs and waste elimination initiatives.
• Assist in deployment of standard work visual management and performance governance mechanisms.
• Support OE KPI tracking and databased insights for reviews.

6. Knowledge Management & Communication

• Document OE learnings case studies and best practices for DLSS knowledge repositories.
• Prepare dashboards progress updates and review materials for OE governance forums.
• Support communication of OE outcomes within the API R&D community.

7. Stakeholder & Change Enablement

• Partner with API PD Analytical PMO and Manufacturing interface teams to drive adoption.
• Support change management through pilots training sessions and onground enablement.
• Act as a problemsolving partner during implementation to ensure momentum and closure.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time