Head of Operational Excellence Clinical Development- Vaccines

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* Main Responsibilities:

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* ** Knowledge Management*
* * Drive return-on-experience process and support capitalization efforts from past initiatives.
* Assess and validate lessons learned and successful practices according OE core principles.
** Education**:  
** Experience**:
* 10+ years experience in Operational Excellence, including deployment and methodology design.
* Strong understanding of R&D, Clinical Operations or Clinical Development
* Experience managing OE programs in complex, matrixed environments.
* Background in training, coaching, and people development.
* Completion of an OE Instructor program is a plus.
** Soft skills**:
* Strategic & Tactical thinking – Plan and translate long-term goals into action plan.
* Decision-making & prioritization – Acts with clarity and focus under pressure.
* Leadership & influence – Mobilizes teams, drives alignment, and inspires action.
* Communication skills – Establish & deliver impactful communication
* Coaching & training – Develops others through structured support and feedback.
* Conflict resolution – Navigates tensions constructively to reach shared outcomes.
* Continuous learning – Embraces growth, curiosity, and adaptability.
* Collaboration – Builds trust and works seamlessly across teams and functions.
* Action-oriented – Solves problems pragmatically and drives execution.
* Cross-Function agility – Operates effectively in matrix environments.
* Adaptability – Adjusts style and approach to fit shifting contexts and needs.
* Performance-oriented - Ability to understand and identify function key performance drivers
** Technical skills**:
* OE principles and deployment models (Lean, Six Sigma, e.g.)
* OE methodology development, standardization, and implementation.
* Subject matter expertise in OE principles, tools, and systems.
* Tactical roadmap definition and initiative portfolio alignment.
* Portfolio & project planning, execution, and follow-up (finance management, resource management, business case…)
* Change management and behavioral adoption techniques.
* Data analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making.
* Training design and capability-building strategies.
* Ability to bridge digital innovation with Operational Excellence
* Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
* Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
* Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
* Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
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