Director Operational Excellence

We are currently partnering with a leading global bio-pharmaceutical manufacturer looking to hire a Director Operational Excellence professional in one of their major sites in Switzerland. The role offers the opportunity to significantly plays a critical role in driving operational excellence and strategic project delivery across the Microbial Operations network, directly impacting performance, innovation, and scalability.

You will be responsible for:

• Define and execute the Operational Excellence strategy across Microbial Operations to drive performance and competitiveness
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma, delivering measurable business impact across assets
• Establish and run a robust PMO framework, ensuring strong governance, prioritisation, and execution of strategic initiatives
• Oversee the full project portfolio, ensuring clarity of scope, milestones, risks, resources, and benefits realisation
• Partner with senior leadership to enable alignment, decision-making, and execution of cross-functional priorities
• Drive governance and planning processes including OE road maps, business reviews, and business continuity planning
• Build organizational capability by coaching leaders and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and accountability

Key Requirement:

• Degree in a relevant field engineering, life sciences. Postgraduate qualification preferred
• Significant experience in manufacturing operations, operational excellence, or project/program management in a complex environment
• Strong expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt certification preferred)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without formal authority
• Excellent project portfolio management and governance capabilities
• Its a fully onsite role

If this opportunity interests you, please apply!

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates must have the right to work in Switzerland (e.g., EU citizens or valid Swiss work permit).