Director, Technical Operations Strategy, Execution & Transformation

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Director, Technical Operations Strategy, Execution & Transformation
Alfasigma is a privately held global healthcare company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it remains headquartered today in Bologna and Milan. The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa.

Over three years ago, we embarked on a transformative journey to become  a truly global innovative healthcare company with a leading focus on Gastrointestinal (GI) health . We have experienced remarkable growth, nearly doubled our revenues, expanding geographically, and integrating several key acquisitions. We have also evolved our portfolio, expanded into rare and specialty segments, and strengthened our pipeline and people's capabilities.

But our journey is far from complete!  In fact, this is just the beginning of a bold new chapter in Alfasigma's history. We are committed to advancing innovation and leveraging our deep expertise to provide better health and a better quality of life for patients and consumers worldwide and expand our reach across diverse markets.

Scope of the role
The Technical Operations (Tech Ops) Strategy, Execution & Transformation Director is responsible for leading the governance and execution of the Technical Operations strategic portfolio, ensuring alignment between corporate strategy and operational delivery across a complex global manufacturing network.

Reporting directly to the Chief Technical Operations Officer, the role oversees a portfolio of transformation, operational excellence, network optimization, capacity expansion, product launch, and integration initiatives across internal manufacturing sites and external partners (CDMOs). The incumbent drives portfolio governance, resource prioritization, investment planning, and cross-functional coordination to ensure the successful delivery of strategic objectives while maximizing business value.

As a key advisor to the CTOO and Executive Leadership Team, the Director provides visibility into portfolio performance, risks, dependencies, and investment decisions, while leading a team of Project Managers and fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role may also directly manage selected critical strategic projects when required.

Success in this position requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, financial acumen, and a deep understanding of pharmaceutical operations, combined with expertise in Lean principles and transformation methodologies.

Your Role

Manage strategic or highly complex projects directly when required.

Partner with business leaders to support organizational readiness, stakeholder engagement, and adoption of strategic initiatives.

Ensure project deliverables meet business objectives, compliance requirements, and operational expectations.

Drive measurable business outcomes through the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

Identify, evaluate, and prioritize projects within the portfolio in alignment with corporate strategy and stakeholder expectations.

Continuously assess and optimize the portfolio to reflect changing business priorities, risks, opportunities, and operational needs.

Define program roadmaps, governance structures, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms.

Ensure effective allocation and optimization of resources and investment expenditures.

Coordinate execution across multiple manufacturing and technical sites.

Identify, monitor, and proactively manage dependencies across programs, sites, and functions to minimize delivery risks.

Maintain an integrated portfolio view, highlighting interdependencies, cumulative impacts, resource constraints, and opportunities for synergy.

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