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Head of Operational Excellence (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Mobil, München, Deutschland
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Our offer
Perfect role for someone looking to make a tangible impact in a critical industry, who enjoys working in a diverse and dynamic environment, and is passionate about driving excellence and innovation on a global scale.

  • Working in a multinational company
  • Contributing to the global health sector by improving the efficiency and effectiveness of drug manufacturing and distribution.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on global operations and drive meaningful change. (driving significant organizational change and innovation, leading projects that could redefine operational processes and set new industry standards)
  • Mentoring and guiding teams, empowering them to achieve their full potential and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Collaborating with various departments and teams, both locally and globally
  • Overseeing global operations but also experiencing personal enrichment through exposure to different cultures and business practices.
  • A chance to work with a passionate team committed to making a difference in the pharmaceutical industry
Your mission
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive Operational Excellence strategy in alignment with the company's goals and objectives.
  • Design and execute strategies to implement and develop processes and systems for operational excellence across all sites.
  • Ensure alignment with global standards and best practices in the pharmaceutical manufacturing, filling, and packaging sectors.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Operational Excellence professionals (in the sites) to build capability across the organization and foster a culture of operational excellence.
  • Implement lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Identify areas for further improvement and drive initiatives / collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and sustainable change.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and ensure the achievement of operational excellence objectives.
  • Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to best practices and identify further areas for improvement.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure the company's operational excellence efforts are robust and competitive.
Your profile
  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. An advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is preferred.
  • Extensive experience in a senior operational role, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Proven track record of successful leadership and management of teams in multiple locations.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects.
  • Deep understanding of operational excellence principles and methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
  • Experience in implementing and managing continuous improvement processes and systems.
  • Experience with reviewing and optimizing reporting and control systems.
  • Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification preferred
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities (with the ability to leverage data to make informed decisions)
  • Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Availability and willingness to undertake international travel as required to support company operations and project implementation.
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About us
We are a globally operating Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) headquartered in Germany. Our sites in Germany, France, Greece and Japan focus on the development and manufacturing of drug products (FDF) in the small molecule segment. Our manufacturing sites cover relevant technologies in sterile liquids, non-sterile liquids, and semi-solids, providing end-to-end services for our large base of (bio)pharma customers. Our development site in Greece is a one-stop shop for our partners offering a range of services to take products from inception to MA grant and supply.

Adragos Pharma was founded in 2020 pursuing an ambitious Buy&Build growth strategy, partnering with Scandinavian PE, FSN Capital, and a leading German Family Office, Prange Group. We grew the team from three to more than 700 people and will acquire and integrate even more pharmaceutical production sites in Europe and North America to become a market leader in the CDMO segment.
   
CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization), produce approx. 25% of drugs that are available in pharmacies and clinics, thus playing a vital role in medication access for millions of patients globally. Due to the increasing pressure on healthcare systems (aging population, prevalence of chronic disease, etc.), the importance of CDMOs is only going to grow. 

You want to be part of our dynamic growth? Then apply now!   
Unser Angebot
Perfect role for someone looking to make a tangible impact in a critical industry, who enjoys working in a diverse and dynamic environment, and is passionate about driving excellence and innovation on a global scale.

  • Working in a multinational company
  • Contributing to the global health sector by improving the efficiency and effectiveness of drug manufacturing and distribution.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on global operations and drive meaningful change. (driving significant organizational change and innovation, leading projects that could redefine operational processes and set new industry standards)
  • Mentoring and guiding teams, empowering them to achieve their full potential and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Collaborating with various departments and teams, both locally and globally
  • Overseeing global operations but also experiencing personal enrichment through exposure to different cultures and business practices.
  • A chance to work with a passionate team committed to making a difference in the pharmaceutical industry
Deine Aufgaben
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive Operational Excellence strategy in alignment with the company's goals and objectives.
  • Design and execute strategies to implement and develop processes and systems for operational excellence across all sites.
  • Ensure alignment with global standards and best practices in the pharmaceutical manufacturing, filling, and packaging sectors.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Operational Excellence professionals (in the sites) to build capability across the organization and foster a culture of operational excellence.
  • Implement lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Identify areas for further improvement and drive initiatives / collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and sustainable change.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and ensure the achievement of operational excellence objectives.
  • Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to best practices and identify further areas for improvement.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure the company's operational excellence efforts are robust and competitive.
Dein Profil
  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. An advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is preferred.
  • Extensive experience in a senior operational role, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Proven track record of successful leadership and management of teams in multiple locations.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects.
  • Deep understanding of operational excellence principles and methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
  • Experience in implementing and managing continuous improvement processes and systems.
  • Experience with reviewing and optimizing reporting and control systems.
  • Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification preferred
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities (with the ability to leverage data to make informed decisions)
  • Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Availability and willingness to undertake international travel as required to support company operations and project implementation.
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Über uns
Wir sind eine global tätige Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) mit Unternehmenszentrale in Deutschland. Unsere Standorte in Deutschland, Frankreich, Griechenland und Japan bieten Entwicklung und Herstellung von Medikamenten (FDF) im Segment Small Molecule. Unsere Produktionsstandorte decken relevante Technologien der sterilen Flüssigkeiten, nicht-sterilen Flüssigkeiten und halbfesten Produkte ab und bieten dabei vollen Service für eine breite Basis an Kunden aus dem Bereich (Bio-)Pharmazie. Unser Entwicklungsstandort in Griechenland ist für unsere Partner ein zentraler Ansprechpartner, der eine große Bandbreite von Dienstleistungen anbietet, um Produkte von Anfang an bis zur Zulassung und schließlich Auslieferung zu begleiten.

Adragos Pharma wurde 2020 mit einer ambitionierten Buy&Build Wachstumsstrategie gegründet und ist erfolgreich mit FSN Capital, einem skandinavischen Private Equity Partner, sowie der Prange Group, einem führenden deutschen Family Office, verbunden. Wir haben unser Team von drei auf mehr als 700 Personen erweitert und werden weitere Produktionsstätten in Europa und Nordamerika kaufen und integrieren, um einer der Marktführer im Bereich CDMO zu werden. 

CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) produzieren ca. 25% aller in der Apotheke und in der Klinik erhältlichen Medikamente und spielen daher eine entscheidende Rolle in der weltweitern Medikamentenversorgung für Millionen von Patienten. Aufgrund des immer größer werdenden Drucks auf das Gesundheitssystem (Demografischer Wandel, Verbreitung von chronischen Erkrankungen etc.) werden CDMOs zukünftig sogar noch wichtiger werden.

Werde auch Du Teil unseren dynamischen Wachstums und bewirb Dich jetzt! 
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