Lead end‑to‑end supply chain improvement initiatives, including facilitating cross‑functional workshops and driving implementation in partnership with Functions and Value Chain Leaders (VCLs)
Assess process maturity, define improvement roadmaps, and ensure disciplined execution and follow‑up
Ensure E2E process alignment and connectivity to optimize overall value chain performance, including cycle time, inventory, agility, and cost
Leverage advanced analytics to identify, prioritize, and quantify improvement opportunities and measure sustainable outcomes
Embed analytics and insight generation into VCM processes to support operational and strategic decision making
Drive digitalization of E2E supply chain processes, including application of digital twin, process mining, control tower concepts, and resilience and performance management enablers
Role‑model the use of advanced analytics and modeling to enable fact‑based trade‑off decisions
Support the design and deployment of best‑in‑class Value Chain Management processes, including maintaining and evolving standard design and optimization toolkits
Document and govern proven practices to enable standardization, knowledge sharing, and sustainability
Partner with Value Chain Teams to support strategic product and supply chain roadmaps
Lead, coach, and mentor teams using Business Process Management and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Drive adoption of one common language, standards, and ways of working across VCM

Minimum of a Bachelor’s/University or equivalent degree required; Master’s or MBA degree preferred
Continuous Improvement certification (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Kepner-Tregoe, black belt, etc.) is desirable
Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
Supply Chain experience, preferably within pharmaceutical, life sciences, or related industries
Strong expertise in advanced analytics and its application to supply chain and business decision-making
Demonstrated experience deploying Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Kepner‑Tregoe) with measurable results
Strong systems and process thinking, with the ability to link strategy, outcomes, drivers, and processes
Proven ability to influence without direct authority in a complex, matrixed, global environment
Strong collaboration, stakeholder management, and consensus‑building skills
Requires proficiency in English (excellent written and verbal communication skills).

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time
40 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time
up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

Director, Value Chain Excellence

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