Associate Director, Program Management & Operational Excellence

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Associate Director, Program Management & Operational Excellence

At Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals Inc. our mission is to deliver breakthrough therapies in oncology and rare diseases to patient populations with high unmet needs and limited treatment options. Our belief is that every time we care for a single person, we make the whole world better.  We are the US pharmaceutical subsidiary of Pierre Fabre Laboratories Worldwide, a foundation-owned company with 7 decades of impact. Pierre Fabre Laboratories is a truly global healthcare company, established in 43 countries, with products distributed in 119 territories across the globe. Pierre Fabre's foundation ownership enhances our ability to focus on creating long-term value for patients.  

Building on the legacy of Pierre Fabre Laboratories, innovation is our life blood and patient experience drives everything we do. We aspire to design and develop therapeutic solutions inspired by patients and healthcare professionals; draw on science and nature as perpetual sources of inspiration; develop long-term partnerships with researchers and innovators worldwide; and place pharmaceutical ethics and climate transition at the heart of our action. 

Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ alongside Pierre Fabre USA Inc., a Pierre Fabre Laboratories subsidiary focused on dermatology and cosmetics. 

SUMMARY: 

This position is responsible for planning and driving execution of programs/projects, including but not limited to, process, operational, material, compliance improvements, analytical development, technology transfer, comparability, and regulatory filing support within internal and external matrix organizations. 

This position is also responsible for developing and implementing strategies that drive continuous improvement culture.  This position is a key contributor to development and execution of continuous improvement initiatives and workshops, strategic scorecards and dashboards, best practices in business processes, operational excellence principles, and systems development and deployment. 

This individual will partner with Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, Supply Chain, and other key internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution on budget and on time through application of expertise in projects management tools and processes.  This position requires an individual capable of organizing a complex network of interrelated deliverables and working cross functionally inside and outside the business to deliver transformative cell therapies to patients. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Planning, execution, and Implementation of cross-functional programs and projects
  • Apply project management expertise and best practices in the planning, initiation, execution, and tracking of project activities.
  • Institute comprehensive work breakdown structures for all team deliverables and manage through risks/issues/decisions through completion.
  • Identify resource and schedule constraints, key risks, and issues to be resolved and proactively drive the development of contingency and/or risk mitigation plans,
  • Ensure exceptional reporting and communication including escalation of risks and issues and coordination of decision making.  Develop and implement formal communication protocols and tools including dashboards, management reports, monthly/quarterly updates, and any other product specific information as needed.
• Continuously drive improvements and ensuring effectiveness of Program Management processes and tools
  • Lead/participate in the development, implementation, and sustainability of standardized approaches to program/project management with respect to schedule milestones, resources, and costs.
• Develop and apply Continuous Improvement and Lean tools to consistently improve performance, reduce waste, and drive sustainable culture.
  • Business Process Improvement - Define, optimize, and maintain end-to-end business processes, including lean tools, standards, and approaches.
  • Support and influence changes to operations, processes, culture, and ways of working.
  • Lead workshops, Kaizen, DMAIC, PDCA, and Lean Six Sigma Projects.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree and 10-12 years of related biopharmaceutical work experience or Master’s degree and 8-10 years of work experience. 
• Minimum of 3 years of project/program management experience
• Minimum of 5 years leading program / project teams in fast paced environments.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Operations / Operational Excellence roles applying “lean” principles.
• Proficiency in any PPM (program portfolio management) software tools such as MS Office, Jira, SmartSheet

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified.
• Preferred experience in cell and gene therapy and/or strong knowledge of GMP manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and/or regulatory processes and challenges
• Excellent communication and negotiation, strong presentation, problem solving, and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and inspire collaboration across the business.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task in fast paced environments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

LOCATION: US, remote

TRAVEL: Moderate travel required (10-15%) to NJ office, CDMO, Contract Test lab, 3PL as needed.

Benefits of being a Pierre Fabre Employee 

Join Pierre Fabre for competitive benefits including three medical plans, dental and vision coverage, voluntary benefits, a 401(k) plan, and more! Our offerings also include a hybrid work policy, a generous PTO policy and company holidays, paid parental leave, discounts on our products, learning and development opportunities, and access to mental health and wellness programs, creating a well-rounded work experience for our employees. 

Pierre Fabre   

Pierre Fabre has been recognized by Forbes as one of the "World's Best Employers" for the 3rd year running. 

https://www.pierre-fabre.com/en-us 

True to My Nature 

Pierre Fabre is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class protected by state or federal law.