Senior Business Excellence Program Manager

Summary

Join Syner-G BioPharma Group and Sequoia Biotech Consulting, a leading life sciences consultancy, as a Business Excellence Manager. This role focuses on supporting the expansion and refurbishment of US R&D facilities by defining procurement playbooks, implementing category management, and developing governance strategies. You will deploy operational excellence programs, contribute to organizational goals, and coach leaders in problem-solving. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in CAPEX and procurement within the medical device industry, along with Lean Six Sigma expertise. Syner-G offers a competitive salary, robust benefits, flexible work options, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in a related technical and/or business discipline or equivalent experience
• Have a minimum of 9-15 years of demonstrated leadership in the medical device industry or a directly related field
• Have 8-10 years of experience defining playbooks for procurement contexts
• Possess knowledge of classical CAPEX projects, with sub-disciplines including Construction, Engineering, Equipment, Lab, Furniture, IT, and Architectural
• Be a CAPEX/Procurement SME with 10 years of experience and a category procurement background (Engineering, R&D, Admin, IT)
• Be a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent with extensive project experience using LSS methodologies
• Have a strong background in holistic operational excellence structures and the associated tools/techniques
• Be comfortable guiding teams on operational excellence at all levels in their work environments
• Possess dynamic and engaging facilitation/training skills
• Have solid coaching and mentoring competency
• Be able to convey and communicate complex concepts simply and clearly
• Be a self-starter, work independently, and maintain a positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• Operate as a team and/or independently while demonstrating flexibility to changing requirements

Responsibilities

• Deploy, deliver, and develop competency that establishes holistic operational excellence programs for clients
• Play a key role in contributing to the overall organizational goals and strategy roadmap and execution for our clients
• Participate in the strategic planning process by translating strategic goals into operational goals
• Develop transformation roadmaps in partnership with client teams in support of their goals
• Coach leaders on appropriate problem-solving approaches (lean, six sigma, etc.) for key issues
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders that interact with the program strategies and goals
• Apply business excellence methodologies in a range of settings including operations, labs, engineering, administrative functions and other related business processes
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Cougar Procurement System

Benefits

• Market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan
• Robust benefit offerings
• Ongoing recognition and career development opportunities
• Generous flexible paid time off program
• Company-paid holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere”