Manager, Strategy & Business Excellence

Temporary 12 month Contract
Dublin 15

A leading pharmaceutical and healthcare organization is seeking a Temporary Manager, Strategy & Business Excellence to join its team on a 12-month fixed-term contract/secondment opportunity. This role will support the Strategy & Business Excellence team, reporting directly to the Associate Director of Strategy & Business Excellence.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will drive capability building, continuous improvement, and the deployment of SB&E strategies. Responsibilities will primarily focus on the Technical Pillar, with potential support for the People and Management Pillars.

• Support delivery of supply efficiency strategy

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

• Enhance digital tier management and standardised work

• Implement problem-solving methodologies

• Drive value stream management

• Support Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and related certification

• Assist in metrics and performance management

• Assist in site strategy deployment and reporting

• Support PMO activities and portfolio management

• Plan and execute site communication initiatives

• Provide mentoring and coaching to key stakeholders

• Oversee Program/Project lessons learned for continuous PMO improvement

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field

• Certifications in Lean Six Sigma (belt), PMP, Change Management, or Strategic Management are desirable

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Strategy & Business Excellence systems, continuous improvement, or a similar role in a complex, matrixed organization (preferably GxP)

• Strong decision-making and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functionally

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to a high-impact strategy and business excellence function within a dynamic organisation.