Continuous Improvement and Lean Associate Director
AstraZeneca AB / Chefsjobb / Göteborg
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hela Sverige Do you have expertise in, and passion for, process improvement and change leadership? Would you like to apply your expertise in delivering more life-changing medicines to more patients, more quickly and more affordably?
Then the Lean Coach position at AstraZeneca might be of interest to you!
At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person to join to Biopharmaceuticals Clinical Operations in AZ as a Lean Coach.
The role will report to the Process Improvement Director, Business Process Management and Optimization (BPMO) in Biopharmaceuticals Clinical Operations.
Key accountabilities:
This role will support the setting and execution of the overall lean strategy and coordination of continuous improvement activities in Biopharmaceuticals Clinical Operations. The Lean Coaches work with teams to actively improve process efficiency and performance in operational processes as well as providing support and expertise in the development of processes.
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They are responsible for developing a culture of continuous improvement at all levels within the Biopharmaceutical Clinical Operations.
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They establish, develop and maintain a framework for continuous improvement that is available for all teams, based on the principles of lean and six sigma. They work with the Business Process Management and Optimization (BPMO) leadership team to select the most appropriate continuous improvement activities from possible candidate projects and lead kaizen events and improvement projects.
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As part of this role they will facilitate improvement projects/ activities
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They train colleagues to apply continuous improvement principles in their daily work and establish metrics to demonstrate effectiveness.
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They will support execution of local, regional and global lean plans.
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You will collaborate with scientific staff, first line leaders, and department leadership teams, seek input and demonstrate appreciation for diverse views. You will work across boundaries to establish common purpose and goals to deliver value to the business.
Essential requirements:
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Bachelors in Scientific/Engineering or related technical/business field or demonstrated experience
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Track record of delivering business impact and sustained change through Lean/Six Sigma projects and programs with deep expertise in process, project and change management
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Working knowledge of Lean Tools such as VSM, Kaizen, etc.
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Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects.
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Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills.
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Effective internal consulting skills with all levels of management.
Desirable requirements:
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Experience of clinical development, and applying Lean approaches within that environment
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Experience of working collaboratively with geographically dispersed cross functional teams and building key networks across functions and regions
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Proven ability to improve pharmaceutical processes through the application of a variety of continuous improvement approaches
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Prior product or clinical development roles within the pharmaceutical industry
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Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
So, what's next?
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you. We welcome your application, no later than September 10th.
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Så ansöker du Sista dag att ansöka är 2023-08-31
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Arbetsgivare Astrazeneca AB (org.nr 556011-7482)
Arbetsplats AstraZeneca
Kontakt AstraZeneca
birgitta.nystrom@astrazeneca.com Jobbnummer 8056790
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