What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Excellence, Lead position at Foundation Medicine ?
About the Job
The Process Excellence Lead supports initiatives that result in process improvements, cost savings, and
improved efficiency. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable
improvements and support the realization of business goals. The position involves analyzing processes,
supporting project implementation, and building foundational capabilities in process excellence to ensure
consistent delivery of desired outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Program Support :
Assist in the execution of transformation initiatives and process improvement projects to align with organizational goals.
Support cross-functional teams by providing coordination and ensuring project timelines are met.
Collaborate on defining and documenting operational strategies and models for future state planning.
Conduct and present analyses that enable fact-based decision-making to leadership and stakeholders.
Contribute to the preparation of project plans, reports, and updates for leadership reviews. Process Excellence :
Support the deployment of Lean systems, tools, and methodologies across the organization.
Participate in and contribute to kaizen events, including pre-event planning, facilitation, and post-event follow-up.
Assist in identifying and implementing targeted continuous improvement opportunities in collaboration with leadership.
Maintain dashboards and tracking tools to monitor performance metrics and progress. Contribute to the development and maintenance of process improvement roadmaps. Provide coaching and resources for team members seeking Lean Six Sigma certifications. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Technology, or a related field. 3 years of experience in process improvement, business operations, or related fields. Experience supporting cross-functional teams and contributing to successful project implementations.
Familiarity with regulatory environments, such as FDA-regulated products, is a plus. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or Business Administration (MBA) preferred. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or equivalent training. Exposure to operations in diagnostics, medical devices, or biopharma environments. Experience with tools like Smartsheet for project planning and management. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with global teams. Awareness of regulations like FDA, ISO, CLIA, and CAP, as well as HIPAA requirements. Demonstrated commitment to FMI values : patients, innovation, collaboration, and passion. LI-Hybrid
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