Associate Director, Continuous Improvement

General Description:
Essential Functions of the job:

- Identify areas for improvement, implement strategies, and continuous improvement tools to enhance processes, reduce waste and achieve organizational goals
- Foster a risk-based approach culture, based on accountability, proactive mindset to anticipate potential gaps upfront
- Conduct thorough assessments of current processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement
- Advise and facilitate the design of a tailor-made eDMS & QMS
- Analyze data and metrics to support decision-making and improve performance
- Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies that align with organizational goals
- Establish performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of improvement initiatives
- Lead cross-functional teams in continuous improvement projects from inception to completion
- Utilize project management tools and techniques to ensure timely delivery and adherence to budget
- Foster a culture of end-to-end collaboration and continuous learning within teams with providing mentorship
- Foster a Culture of Quality with designing and creating a Global GxP training program
- Communicate effectively to ensure buy-in and support for improvement initiatives
- Share best practices and lessons learned across the organization
- Prepare regular reports on continuous improvement activities, progress, and results for senior management
- Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

- Individual contributor, operating and reporting in a matrixed team, using strong technical and leadership experience to influence Quality leaders and staff without direct authority

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline
- Min of 8+ years experience in GxP pharma or biotech
- Proven experience in continuous improvement roles with successful track record of completed cross-functional projects
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Experience with global multi-national companies is highly desired, demonstrating ability to collaborate across functions, time zones and cultures, and in a matrixed environment
- Knowledge of communication trends
- Proficient with different communication channels and strategies
- Track record of leading successful change management initiatives
- Fluent in English, oral and written

Computer Skills:

- Strong PC literacy
- Mastery level Microsoft Outlook skills
- Proficient with SharePoint and Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Travel:

- Up to 10% worldwide

BeiGene Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
- Fosters Teamwork
- Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
- Self-Awareness
- Acts Inclusively
- Demonstrates Initiative
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Continuous Learning
- Embraces Change
- Results-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
- Financial Excellence
- Communicates with Clarity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. BeiGene does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.