Job Description : 50% onsite required
Work Schedule : Mon-Fri(8am-5pm)
Position Summary :
The GSC Strategy & Business Operations (S&BO) Role is accountable for
1) Driving the full slate of global supply chain 'run the business' and 'change the business' activities in alignment with our GSC strategic roadmap.
2) Leading GSC-wide projects and initiatives such as : yearly business calendar processes / deliverables, change management, communications, analytics, performance across the GSC organization and all business pillars (delivery, customer partnership, E2E planning, clinical supply chain, process and digital excellence)
3) Drive data analytics and visualization strategy by collaborating with business partners to explore, process, and analyze data from diverse sources delivering actionable insights to key stakeholders.
4) Conduct external benchmarking to ensure operational relevance and identify opportunities for process improvement.
Key Responsibilities :
- Establish, document, maintain, evolve, and facilitate the Global Supply Chain (GSC) standing governance,
business processes and best practices.
Facilitate meetings using GSC governance framework, setting of agendas, priorities, and objectives; understandand triage topics for discussion and alignment. Facilitate discussions in a structured manner to achieve quick
decisions and robust outcomes.
Drive simplification, standardization, and consistency of the strategic planning processes and relatedgovernance across GSC pillars.
Identify and oversee the required processes and tools to evaluate performance and enable pro-active data-driven risk detection and decision taking.Lead the development of GSC pillar metrics and measures that drive the identification of continuousimprovement opportunities and ensure healthy business operation.
Drive development of dashboards and ensure consistency across GSC performance scorecards in collaborationwith cross functional business & insights analytic partners.
Coordinate the identification, prioritization and implementation of GSC initiatives to improve and ensure long-term organizational performance and process efficiency.Plan, manage and lead projects and / or multifunctional teams set to implement continuous improvementinitiatives.
Continually assess GSC business processes with the mindset of continuous improvement as well as internal andexternal benchmarking.
Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in data analytics and visualization and bring innovativesolutions for consideration.
Creative Storytelling : Ability to transform complex ideas into clear, engaging, and visually appealingpresentations.
Culture & People :
Define, prepare and execute communication plans for GSC (in collaboration with pillar SBO leads) that includenewsletters, townhalls, face-to-face event preparations, and other culture engagements.
Ensure excellent stakeholder management within GSC as well as partners such as Finance, BI&A, DemandPlanning, Human Resources, IT (not exhaustive).
Lead and facilitate community of practice and hybrid / virtual centers of excellence for change and cultureinitiatives.
Organize cultural and team-building events, activities, and workshops to promote collaboration, inclusivity,and a strong sense of belonging among employees.
Change Management :
Develop and implement change management strategies and plans.Lead execution of change management activities by applying BMS methodology & tools to support adoption ofproject related changes.
Drive employee engagement initiatives and programs aimed at fostering a positive work environment andenhancing employee satisfaction and morale.
Qualifications & Experience :
Bachelor's degree required in supply chain, data analytics, life sciences and / or business administrationadvanced degree preferred. Strong Project Management capability skills, PMP preferred.
4 years of experience in business operations, supply chain, data analytics, structuring analytical tools, anddata visualization, preferably in pharmaceutical or related industry.
Proficient with data science and analytics, modeling platforms, and visualization tools (e.g. SQL, Python,Tableau, Spotfire, PowerBi, Solvace); up-to-date on emerging technology and able to quickly adapt to new
digital ways of working / systems.
Excellent written and verbal executive-level communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly andconfidently to stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to prioritize work with autonomy and drive results under pressure, cultivate growth mindset in others.Skilled in leading cross-functional, complex projects with high organizational impact; requiring enterprisestakeholder manager, leading and influencing activities and non-direct team members, leading across multiple
sites, workstreams globally.
Excellent collaboration, problem solving and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with a broadrange of internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Proven critical thinking, analytical and logic skills with a focus on fact-based decision-making.Financial management awareness and strong acumen - clear understanding and alignment on the businessproblem, value / return on investment, identifying critical stakeholders and team members, building project
structure / approach, and creating robust execution plans
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, organized and able to prioritize execution activities to meetmultiple deadlines in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment
Demonstrated learning agility and ability to inspire adaptability across the global supply chain.Proven track record of fostering innovation and creativity within a team or individual setting; Capable ofbringing structure to vaguely defined problems while using creative yet pragmatic problem-solving approaches
and execution management.
Strong dedication to upholding and enhancing quality standards in work output.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in PowerPoint, including the use of animations,transitions, and multimedia elements.
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