Head of Operational Excellence (m/f/d)

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

EDUCATION

• University degree in Science, Life Science or Engineering Field
• Experience
• 10+ years of operational excellence experience in a highly-regulated industry (examples: Pharma, Automotive, Aerospace, Food and Drug) Multiple industries experience; Prior experience in Operations in API / CDMO / Pharma industry is a plus
• Equivalent combinations of education, training and relevant work experience may be considered
• Strong leadership capabilities and a charismatic personality
• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Black Belt)
• Strength in communication and presentation
• Fluency in English and good German skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to develop strategy and coach and drive the execution at multiple level of the organization
• Strong influential skills and change management experience possibly developed in multiple countries and industries
• Deep knowledge of OE tools implemented in several contexts
• Strong results orientation, ability to bring solutions to pitfalls
• Ability to lead and facilitate events, from shopfloor kaizen with operators to top management workshops
• Drive and sustain OE initiatives
• Strong motivating skills, energy and passion for OE
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver against challenging objectives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Please refer the Job description for details