Job Description

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energised and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

At AstraZeneca we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people's exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe.

Role overview

We are looking for an experienced & passionate Operational Excellence Leader, who will drive Operational Excellence in Global Data Office (GDO) and support implementation of GBS Operational Excellence programme in all Global Business Services (GBS) sites in Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

Primary responsibility of GBS Operational Excellence Leader GDO & APAC will be leading improvement projects, supporting global processes standardization within GDO service tower and support GDO leaders and employees in their Operational Excellence journey.

As part of regional responsibility Operational Excellence Leader will support other GBS Service Towers in deployment of GBS Operational Excellence programme. This will include delivery of Operational Excellence trainings, mentoring Lean Six Sigma Green Belt projects and support local Champions in their Operational Excellence duties and assignments. Operational Excellence Leader will closely cooperate with GBS Strategy and Service Enablement team to assure consistent approach during GBS Operational Excellence programme implementation and continuous improvement and development of the programme.

Key Responsibilities

Service Tower responsibility

• Lead improvement projects (Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma)
• Support business processes standardization & optimization
• Support GDO service tower leaders & managers in Operational Excellence initiatives implementation
• Promote & support structured problem resolution within GDO
• Cooperate with external service provider (Genpact) in area of Operational Excellence
• Support Visual Management implementation
• Develop Operational Excellence capability & awareness within Service Tower
• Promote improvement ideas generation & support its implementation

Regional responsibility

• Delivery Operational Excellence trainings to Champions and Line Managers
• Mentor & certify Champions Lean Six Sigma Green Belt projects
• Support implementation and communication of GBS Operational Excellence programme
• Report regional Operational Excellence statistics to GBS Strategy & Service Enablement team
• Cooperate with GBS Strategy & Service Enablement team in order to develop the GBS Operational Excellence programme

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor's degree (Business Administration, Engineering, IT, Finance)
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Working knowledge of the Lean Tools (VSM, Kaizen, etc.), DMAIC
• Demonstrated experience in leading business process standardization & improvement projects
• Demonstrated experience in Operational Excellence trainings delivery and mentoring of improvement projects
• Ability to handle multiple projects and initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills
• Effective internal consulting skills with all levels of management
• Proficiency Microsoft Excel, Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word

Desirable

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• 10+ years' experience in Lean/Six Sigma projects and programs in international environment
• Project Management Certification (PRINCE2, PMI)
• Working knowledge of Agile and/or Theory of Constraints
• Knowledge of MS Power Apps, Mini-tab

Travel

Up to 25%

Why AstraZeneca?

Join a vibrant and dynamic team with the passion and drive to push the boundaries of science. At AstraZeneca we have a truly collaborative culture and way of working - supportive, open minded and eager to share knowledge. Ours is a 'speak up' culture - where your voice is heard and there is little time for hierarchy. A place of ownership, where we are empowered to lead at every level. Here you'll be empowered and supported to develop further - given the freedom and autonomy to run with it and deliver.

Interested? Come and join our journey.

Date Posted 11-Nov-2022

Closing Date 09-Dis-2022

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.