Sr Process- & Systems Manager

Role Summary:
The PLM function has responsibility for Biopharma business systems such as: MAGIC, xCAD, Configurator, eLabNoteBOOK, SDL-Tridion Docs & ChemMate. Business systems ownership including associated budget responsibility. Accountable for process- and system governance for above mentioned enterprise platforms. Working with Biopharma business and IT to ensure strategic, tactical and operational alignment.


Essential Responsibilities:
Responsible for developing processes (mainly design related) and associated system capabilities (mainly MAGIC) to maximize productivity, whilst ensuring compliance, scalability/growth and alignment with overall Biopharma priorities
Support relevant Biopharma businesses and functions with translation of their needs and requirements into program- and jobjar requests to be delivered by IT
Drive/enforce process standardization and product modularization to enable growth and ultimately improve
Through effective global and horizontal teamwork/collaboration, develop and drive continuous improvement of engineering processes (mainly design- and variant management) and associated system capabilities to maximize productivity, whilst ensuring compliance, scalability/growth and alignment with overall Biopharma priorities.
Drive/enforce process standardization, improve system architecture and product modularization to enable growth & ultimately improve outcome for our customers and the Biopharma business
Ensuring integration principles and requirements in Biopharma’s global eco system are met.
Translate business needs and functional requirements into enhancement requests to be delivered by IT (or Cloud/SaaS vendors).
Global UC Chairman for Engineering- & Variant Management and be active in the global Governance Board ( MAGIC platform) (may also include active participation in other User Councils)



Qualifications/Requirements:
BSc degree in Engineering/Technology or related field / or equivalent knowledge or experience
Relevant (product development) and / or industrial experience
Leadership experience as project or program manager
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English (oral and written)
Solid knowledge of Product Modularization concepts
Familiar with LEAN principles
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel and Powerpoint)



Desired Characteristics:
MSc or MBA degree
Major experience from standardization, process- and systems improvements
Deep knowledge/Extensive experience of Product Modularization
Skilled Lean Leader/Facilitator
Broad network and understanding of various functions, roles and processes in the Biopharma organization
Proven business/financial acumen, including demonstrated ability to motivate, influence, solve complex problems and drive change at all levels of the (matrix)organization.
Proven ability to work with cross-functional, multi-cultural teams and deliver results in an ambiguous-, dynamic- and multi-stakeholder environment
Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
Skilled Coach, Influencer and Change Agent
Willing to travel up to 20% of your time domestically and internationally