Bio Global SBS OPEX Lead (dfm)

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path unique opportunities will present themselves both professionally and personally. Joinusthe future is ours to shape!

The roleis responsible fordesigning deploying and sustaining an enterprise-wide Operational Excellence and SBS (Sandoz Business System)methodologyacross theBiosimilarsdevelopmentmanufacturingand supply network. The role drives measurable improvements in safety quality delivery cost and sustainability ensuring initiatives are fully aligned with GMP/GxPexpectations and business priorities. The role acts as a coach transformation leader and system architect embedding a culture of continuous improvement and capabilities that endure beyond individual projects.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include butnotlimited to:

• Define and continuously improve the Operational Excellence Management / SBS strategy and roadmap in full alignment with business priorities networktargetsand regulatory expectations.

• Develop and deploy the OPEX / SBS modelestablishgovernance processes (steering prioritization benefitsvalidationand escalation paths) and ensure consistent deployment across the Biosimilars platform network.

• Drive the roll-out and consistent application of OPEX / SBS across Biosimilar Development productionsitesand platform functions.

• Build and manage a portfolio of GMP-compatible improvement initiatives with clear chartersbaselinesand financial/operational benefit tracking ensuring benefits are realized and sustained through control plans standardization and capability building.

• Act as a change champion and lead cross-platform improvement programs focused onfirst-time-right performance deviation reduction batch release cycle time reduction OEE and throughput increases yield improvement scrap reduction changeover reduction (SMED) warehouse and planning optimization and labor productivity improvement.

• Partner with Quality to embed OPEX / SBS into deviation management CAPA and change control effectiveness quality risk management (ICH Q9) data integrity inspection readiness auditsustainabilityand compliance requirements.

• Develop and drive the OPEX / SBS capability-building strategy across the Biosimilars platform through Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies; train and certify teams in structured problem solving root cause analysis CAPA effectiveness deviation investigation quality and statistical tools; and foster a sustainable continuous improvement culture.

• Build a network of OPEX / SBS leaders and champions promote community-of-practice sharing collaborate with Digital/IT and Engineering to leverage analytics MES EBR historian insights and dashboards and engage leadership through change management transparent progress reporting and performance/risk updates for global leadership forums.

Whatyoullbring to the role:

EssentialRequirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Pharmacy Chemistry Life Sciences Industrial Engineering or equivalent.

• 812 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturingbiotechnologyand/or medical devices within GMP/GxP-regulated environments.

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

• Expertisein structured problem solving (A3 DMAIC) root cause analysis and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or equivalent CI certification).

• Strong knowledge of Lean systems and tools including Daily Management VSM 5S SMED Kanban Standard Work and Visual Management.

• Familiarity with ICH guidelines Quality Risk Management principles and strong commitment to data integritydocumentationand compliance standards.

• Experience with digital manufacturing technologies and analytics including SPC MES/EBRand performance dashboards.

• Proventrack recordleading cross-functional and cross-site transformation initiatives delivering measurable operational improvements in global matrixorganizationsand influencing senior stakeholders.

• Excellent communication facilitationcoachingand training skills with the ability to build high-performing teams lead without authority drive stakeholder engagement and combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution of continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Sandoz

Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the worlds medicines at 30% of the cost touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100 countries! While we are proud of our achievements we have an ambition to do more so that everyone can achieve the basic humanrightof good health.

With investments in new development capabilities production sites new acquisitions and partnerships wehave the opportunity toshape the future of Sandoz and help even more people gain access to low-cost high-quality medicines sustainably.

Join us help us make healthcare fairer and faster.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverseteamsrepresentative ofthe patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation

Sandoz is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If because of a medical condition or disability you needa reasonableaccommodation for any part of the recruitment process please send an e-mail toand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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