Senior PPI Business Systems Specialist, Global

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Highland Heights, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a fully onsite role based at our Global Central Laboratory in Highland Heights, KY. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future. Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations. Discover Impactful Work The Sr Implementation Specialist, PPI will drive implementation of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System for the Highland Heights site. In this role, you will work closely with the site and business leadership to drive problem-solving and a continuous improvement culture. This position combines project management, facilitation, leadership and continuous improvement skills for the development of standards, best practices, and performance improvements across the business unit. The Role As part of the Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System, the individual will work with all levels to drive continuous improvements that enable growth, improve quality and elevate customer and employee experience. This role engages teams to build lean capability and streamline processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biological science or related field.
10+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, clinical, pharmaceuticals, biological, and/or GMP environment (QA, QC, manufacturing)
Demonstrated experience leading and influencing teams, directly or indirectly, to achieve results.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with and positively influence all levels of the organization
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel, Project, Visio, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Proven track record to drive cross functional teams to solve problems and implement sustainable improvements within the organization
Catalyst to drive continuous improvement in both non-operational and operational areas
Self-Starter and independent
Passion and enthusiasm for driving improvement and leading change
Excellent Financial Acumen
Demonstrated project management experience in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Ability to interface and effectively influence all levels of the organization.
Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate Kaizens and Projects
Coach the teams Lean Management System (tiered daily management systems, Gemba walks, and leader standard work) and other coaching tools to transform the culture
Identify areas of opportunity for improvement/growth and support teams on implementation of these opportunities
Provides PPI Business System program support through project traceability, pipeline building and productivity tracking and reporting
Partner with Finance personnel to evaluate project savings estimates, validate reported PPI benefits, and ensure accurate accounting of PPI Productivity
Regularly seek feedback from Division / BU / Function staff to directly meet and understand their needs