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Director, Operational Excellence, EU & NA

Viatris

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering / Operations / Business; MBA preferred
  • 12–18 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, operational excellence, or transformation roles
  • Strong experience in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt minimum; Black Belt preferred)
  • Proven track record in deploying large-scale transformation programs across multiple sites/regions

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end deployment and sustainment of the Lean 4.0 program across EU & NA sites
  • Translate global OE and Lean 4.0 strategy into site-level transformation roadmaps
  • Drive cost reduction framework and identify savings opportunities at site against targets
  • Build Lean 4.0 capabilities across site leadership and teams

About the company

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Viatris

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale. In 2022 alone, we supplied high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world. With our exceptionally extensive and diverse portfolio of medicines, a one-of-a-kind global supply chain designed to reach more people when and where they need them, and the scientific expertise to address some of the world’s most enduring health challenges, access takes on deep meaning at Viatris. We have the ability to touch all of life’s moments, from birth to end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases. We are headquartered in the U.S., with global centers in Pittsburgh, Shanghai and Hyderabad, India Social Media Guidelines: https://newsroom.viatris.com/social-media-community-guidelines Investors: https://investor.viatris.com Corporate Social Responsibility: https://www.viatris.com/sustainability Connect with Viatris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viatrisinc X: https://www.twitter.com/viatrisinc Viatris and our recruiting firms will not ask for sensitive personal information, such as your social security number, date of birth or bank account details via text, email or social media. Additionally, Viatris representatives do not request payment or personal bank information nor send payment to purchase hardware on your own. Viatris.com is the primary source of all company job postings and authorized third-party career websites.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryPharmaceutical Manufacturing
Company size10001

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Job description

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Private Limited

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making. 

This posting supports ongoing hiring needs and may be used to consider candidates for upcoming opportunities.


 

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Director, Operational Excellence, EU & NA role will make an impact:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

1. Lean 4.0 Program Leadership

  • Lead the end-to-end deployment and sustainment of the Lean 4.0 program across EU & NA sites.

  • Drive integration of Lean methodologies with digital technologies (automation, data analytics, AI-enabled insights) to create a modern, data-driven operating model.

  • Own regional execution of Lean 4.0 governance, roadmap delivery, and wave-based deployment.

  • Ensure consistent adoption of Lean 4.0 standards, frameworks, and maturity models across sites.

  • Ensure delivery of site diagnostics, baselining, and 3-year transformation roadmaps.

2. Operational Excellence Deployment

  • Translate global OE and Lean 4.0 strategy into site-level transformation roadmaps.

  • Lead deployment of standard work, lean systems, and performance management frameworks.

  • Institutionalize tier management, KPI systems, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

  • Ensure integration of OE practices into daily management systems and decision-making.

  • Scale and replicate best practices and successful transformation use cases.

3. Network Strategic Cost Reduction

  • Drive cost reduction framework.

  • Identify savings opportunities at site against targets.

  • Track and report value delivery against site targets.

  • Drive harmonization across sites and adopt best practices to deliver cost.

4. Digital Transformation

  • Drive adoption of digital foundations such as paperless systems, digital logs, and data integration .

  • Lead initiatives across key Lean 4.0 workstreams, including:

    • Flow & Performance Excellence (OEE, planning optimization).

    • Smart Quality (AI-enabled monitoring, automation, product quality insights).

    • Lab of the Future (digital labs, performance management).

    • Engineering & Energy Excellence (predictive maintenance, energy optimization).

  • Enable transition toward real-time, data-driven decision making across sites.

5.Capability Building

  • Build Lean 4.0 capabilities across site leadership and teams (Lean, Digital, Analytics).

  • Lead Lean 4.0 training programs, leadership upskilling, and capability certification journeys.

  • Coach site leaders to embed a culture of continuous improvement and digital adoption.

  • Develop a sustainable pipeline of Operational Excellence and transformation leaders.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering / Operations / Business; MBA preferred. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be considered.

  • 12–18 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, operational excellence, or transformation roles.

  • Strong experience in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt minimum; Black Belt preferred).

  • Proven track record in deploying large-scale transformation programs across multiple sites/regions.

  • Experience in digital transformation / Industry 4.0 initiatives in manufacturing environments.

  • Strong understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements.

  • Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading, and writing English is required.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. 

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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