Process Innovation Director
Altasciences
Date: 1 day ago
City: Columbia, Missouri
Salary:
$100,000
-
$150,000
per year
Contract type: Full time
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At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences.
We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.
About The Role
This role leads Research Services' efforts in process optimization and technological transformation. They play a crucial role in driving efficiency, productivity, and innovation across all departments.
What You'll Do Here
The salary range estimated for this position is $100,000 - $150,000. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.
Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.
Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes
Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!
At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences.
We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.
About The Role
This role leads Research Services' efforts in process optimization and technological transformation. They play a crucial role in driving efficiency, productivity, and innovation across all departments.
What You'll Do Here
- Conduct comprehensive audits of existing business processes across all Research Services departments.
- Identify bottlenecks, redundancies, and areas for improvement in current workflows.
- Analyze data and metrics to quantify the impact of current processes on productivity and costs.
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to optimize processes and systems in alignment with business objectives.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices.
- Evaluate and recommend cutting-edge tools and systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with IT department to ensure seamless integration of new technologies.
- Develop a long-term strategy for process improvement and digital transformation.
- Create and oversee the implementation of process optimization initiatives.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of improvements.
- Lead robust change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and technologies.
- Develop and implement training programs to upskill employees on new systems and procedures.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation throughout Research Services.
- Communicate the value and impact of process innovations to executive leadership.
- Build and maintain relationships with external partners and vendors.
- Ideally a Master's degree or higher level degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Medicine, Sciences. Equivalent fields and /or equivalent experience could be considered.
- 10+ years of experience in senior leadership roles focused on process improvement and digital transformation.
- Certifications in Six Sigma, Lean Management, or similar methodologies are a plus
- Proven track record of successfully implementing large-scale efficiency initiatives.
- Strong understanding of various business functions and how they interconnect.
- Deep understanding of how technology can be used in business operations.
- Able to see the big picture while also being able to dive into the details of complex processes.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding communication and leadership abilities.
- Fluent English language skills required (both written and spoken)
- Ability to travel for site visits and/or meetings (approx. 10%)
- The requirement to have study protocols, designs and clinical research documents written and documented in English as required by industry regulatory agencies.
- The employee communicates frequently with Altasciences employees across Canada and the United States. As such, English is the main language used to correspond between offices.
- The employee frequently communicates with English-only customers outside the province of Quebec.
The salary range estimated for this position is $100,000 - $150,000. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.
Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.
Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
- Training & Development Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!
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