Operational Expert Director (f/m/d)

at  Grnenthal

Country: Germany
City: Aachen
Department: Global Operations & Production
Job ID: 44197
Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s advantageous
• Extensive experience in operational excellence or related roles, with exposure to global/ regional operations preferred
• Demonstrated success in implementing operational improvements on a global scale, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in leadership roles within manufacturing, supply chain management, quality assurance or related functions in the pharmaceutical industry at regional or global level
• Experience in leading a PMO / larger scale opeations transformation projects as well as working with strong business systems / operating systems and digitalisation
• Certifications in operational excellence methodologies (e.g., Lean, TPM, Six Sigma) are a plus
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Enthusiasm for fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Basic project coordination skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English (Spanish and German is a plus