Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
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Office
Senior PPI Business Systems Specialist
Fully Onsite; Highland Heights, KY
This is a fully onsite role based at our Global Central Laboratory in Highland Heights, KY. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services.
Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts.
The Role
The Senior PPI Business Systems Specialist will drive implementation of Thermo Fisher Scientific's Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System for the Highland Heights site. In this role, you will work closely with the site and business leadership to drive problem-solving and a continuous improvement culture. This position combines project management, facilitation, leadership and continuous improvement skills for the development of standards, best practices, and performance improvements across the business unit.
As part of the Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System, the individual will work with all levels to drive continuous improvements that enable growth, improve quality and elevate customer and employee experience. This role engages teams to build lean capability and streamline processes.
•Lead and facilitate Kaizens and Projects
•Apply Lean and continuous improvement methodologies to improve processes and build team capabilities
•Identify areas of opportunity for improvement/growth and support teams on implementation of these opportunities
•Provides PPI Business System program support through project traceability, pipeline building and productivity tracking and reporting
•Partner with Finance personnel to evaluate project savings estimates, validate reported PPI benefits, and ensure accurate accounting of PPI Productivity
•Regularly seek feedback from Division / BU / Function staff to directly meet and understand their needs
Key Requirements
Education
•Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biological science or related field.
•Advanced degree preferred
Experience
•10+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, clinical, pharmaceuticals, biological, and/or GMP environment (QA, QC, manufacturing)
In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
•Demonstrated experience leading and influencing teams, directly or indirectly, to achieve results.
•Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with and positively influence all levels of the organization
•Excellent skills in Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel, Project, Visio, Outlook and PowerPoint.
•Proven track record to drive cross functional teams to solve problems and implement sustainable improvements within the organization
•Catalyst to drive continuous improvement in both non-operational and operational areas
•Self-Starter and independent
•Passion and enthusiasm for driving improvement and leading change
•Excellent Financial Acumen
•Demonstrated project management experience in a fast-paced environment
•Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task
•Ability to interface and effectively influence all levels of the organization.
•Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
Work Environment
Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
•Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
•Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
•Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
•Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
•May require travel up to 25%
