Director, Business Transformation

West Pharmaceutical Services • Greenfield, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Business Transformation is a leader who thrives in both complexity and strategic execution. Accountable for global business transformation, this leader excels in building positive customer and West cross-functional relations by executing on milestones aligned to growth, optimization, customer satisfaction, and financial deliverables. West is a dedicated team connected by a purpose to improve patient lives. Our story began with Herman O. West solving the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work and are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science, or business
• Minimum of 10 years of senior operational leadership including global accountability
• Background in leading major change and complex transformational programs e.g. new program ramps, global optimization and right-sizing, cultural and leadership transformation.
• Experience of leading teams across multiple geographical locations in a highly matrixed organization
• Highly competent problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Highly analytical with proven project management skills.
• Possesses excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with all levels in the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ideally a former Site / Operations Director.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate people – mobilizing resources to work together with a shared sense of mission.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and grow talent, build organizational capabilities.
• Previous role with strong customer interaction and demonstrated ability to build strong customer partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-growth or transformational environment.
• Lean Six Sigma / Blackbelt certification.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads on a transformation vision and strategy aligned to the overall West Vantage OU strategic plan, enabling business excellence and optimization across the manufacturing network and supporting functions.
• Represents global operations as a customer interface facilitating continuous improvement and a partnership recognized as best-in-class e.g. Tactical execution versus KPI’s, Asset transfer / upgrade programs, Inputs and fronts, Joint Process Teams (JPT), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR’s), Executive Business Reviews, New business / programs execution.
• Drives alignment and optimization across Operations identifying major cross site opportunities that impact cost, quality, supply, and overall business performance. Leads initiatives to capitalize on these opportunities and accelerates enterprise level improvement.
• Acts as a mentor / leader to Tiger teams ensuring optimal solutions and communications across the customer – West network.
• Ensures effective engagement with global functions and peers in leading and implementing best practices e.g. materials management.
• Challenges status quo and leads across geographic and functional boundaries to bring resources and expertise together as needed to deliver innovation, global solutions or break down barriers.
• Inspires and leads teams towards excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring a culture of ‘can do’ is deeply rooted in the DNA of the organization.
• Implements and effectively leads global transformation review meetings i.e. reports on progress, successes, issues, and associated mitigation / corrective action plans.
• Acts as a mentor and ‘go to’ leader in support of talent identification, development and retention locally and globally.
• Consistently enforces and ensures compliance with all related policies, practices, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Flexible vacation, personal, and holiday leave ensures employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and recharge effectively.
• Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.
• Global Career Opportunities: With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director