Head of Operations Excellence

hace 3 días


Xico, México Novartis A tiempo completo
Job Title: Head of Operations Excellence

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to lead our Business Operations function within Scientific Operations at Novartis.

About the Role:

The Head of Operations Excellence will be responsible for overseeing the execution of purchase order management, vendor onboarding, and third-party risk management. This role requires strong leadership and collaboration skills to work closely with various functional teams.

Main Accountabilities:
  • Lead a team of 2-4 direct reports across global locations to execute purchase order management, vendor onboarding, and third-party risk management.
  • Prepare budget models, monitor budget execution, and prepare regular and special-purpose reports to maintain historical records and analyze trends.
  • Manage overall headcount reporting and planning processes, as well as capital expense and low-value asset planning and execution.
  • Support strategic and process excellence projects with financial intelligence and impact assessment.
  • Oversee the operational financial performance lifecycle for Scientific Operations in close collaboration with BR finance business partners.
  • Ensure high-quality and efficient support in procurement, animal import/export, ticketing, and troubleshooting, as well as KPI reporting.
  • Act as the global Business Continuity Coordinator for SciOps, liaising with the ERC business continuity team for BR.
  • Review and approve financial and compliance aspects of SciOps agreements and speaker engagements.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, engineering, or technical area, or comparable education.
  • Project Management Certification (PMP or IPMA) is considered a plus.
  • Fluent English language skills (written and spoken).
  • 10-12+ years of experience in medical, pharmaceutical, or (bio-) chemical industries in an operational role.
  • Knowledge of operational excellence, formal training in Lean and/or Six Sigma desirable.
  • Deep knowledge of budget planning and forecasting methodologies, including capital equipment and facility projects.
  • Experience working in a matrixed, multidisciplinary organization, preferably across countries and cultures.
  • High organizational and learning agility, proven project management and change management skills.
  • Ability to influence and motivate others, strong customer focus, and ability to translate stakeholder business objectives into financial planning and analysis needs.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills, leadership and consensus-building skills, and communication skills (written and spoken).
Estimated Salary:

$120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on location and experience.

This salary estimate is based on industry standards and takes into account the level of expertise required for this role, as well as the cost of living in Mexico City.



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