Transcend: Manager, Business Site Readiness

**Job Function**:
Supply Chain Manufacturing
**Job Sub Function**:
Manufacturing Process Improvement
**Job Category**:
Professional
**All Job Posting Locations**:
Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Zug, Switzerland

**About Innovative Medicine**

Transcend is a global business transformation program that will modernize our foundational transactional processes and harmonize them into one “clean” ERP as a standardized platform for growth and efficiency gains.

This program will simplify the Pharmaceutical ERP landscape from 7 to 1, standardizing processes to have a cost-effective, fit-for-purpose digital backbone that will enable us to support the Pharmaceutical business with agility. Additionally, the program will remediate the end-of-life system exposure that we risk towards the end of this decade.

**_ United States - Requisition Number: _**R-025543**

**_ Switzerland - Requisitions Number: _**R-031423**

**_ Belgium, Netherlands, Ireland, and Italy - Requisition Number: _**R-031328**

We are searching for the best talent for a Transcend: Manager, Business Site Readiness This hybrid position will be located in Titusville, New Jersey. Alternate hybrid locations may be considered at other Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (IMSC) hubs such as Malvern or Spring House, Pennsylvania; Raritan, New Jersey; Beerse, Belgium; Leiden, Netherlands; Cork, Ireland; Latina, Italy; or Zug or Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

Are you interested in joining a world-class organization where you can make a significant impact on the Transcend business site readiness? The Business Site Readiness Manager is responsible for playing a crucial role in ensuring the flawless execution and implementation of our site readiness strategies. This exciting role is an opportunity to support a team of dedicated professionals, collaborate with individuals from different departments, and drive the success of our Transcend business.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement the site readiness strategy for our Transcend business, ensuring all aspects of site readiness are achieved with exceptional quality and efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement robust site readiness plans, including timelines, resources, and deliverables.
- Support a team of site readiness specialists, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure the successful implementation of site readiness activities.
- Monitor and assess the progress of site readiness initiatives, identifying potential roadblocks and implementing corrective actions to ensure timely and successful completion.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with important members, including senior leaders, to ensure they are regularly informed about the progress of site readiness, while addressing any concerns or issues promptly when necessary.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**EDUCATION**:

- Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent diploma is required; a Bachelor's/University degree is desireable, preferably Business Administration, Engineer, or a related field

**EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS**:
**Required**:

- Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience
- Demonstrated Project Management experience
- Demonstrated track record of successfully implementing site readiness strategies
- Strong leadership skills**with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve exceptional results
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Experience leading/managing/developing people and/or cross-functional teams (direct or indirect reports)

**Preferred**:

- Supply Chain functional experience (e.g., Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, and/or Finance)
- Experience in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or related industry
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards related to site readiness
- Six Sigma or Lean certification

**OTHER**:

- Requires proficiency in both English**(written and verbal) to communicate effectively and professionally
- May require up to 50% domestic and international travel
- Requires the ability, through our flexible work policy, to work on-site a minimum of three days each week, with the option for two remote workdays each week
- #LI-Hybrid_