Global Operational Excellence Manager

Galderma; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 75.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global leader in dermatology seeks a Global Operational Excellence Manager based in Barcelona. This role involves acting as an internal expert for global teams, driving transformation through Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and managing key improvement initiatives. Candidates should have at least 12 years of experience, including a Black Belt certification, and an ability to influence change across various cultural boundaries. The company offers a competitive compensation package, along with a hybrid working culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Servicios

Competitive compensation package

Bonus structure

Extended benefit package

Personalized career path

Formación

• 12+ years of professional experience in improvement methods like Lean, Six Sigma.
• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or engineering.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt.
• Experience leading complex global projects.

Responsabilidades

• Act as an expert advising and driving transformation.
• Develop and implement global operational standards.
• Lead key improvement initiatives with stakeholders.
• Promote Lean Six Sigma methodologies across the organization.

Conocimientos

Improvement methods

Lean Six Sigma

Agile

Data-driven analysis

Change management

Educación

University bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Herramientas

Minitab

Statistical software

Descripción del empleo

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Further supporting our growth and innovation momentum, we are establishing a new Global Capability Center in Barcelona to deploy new capabilities to effectively support its global commercial and functional teams. Located in the upscale Eixample District in the heart of Barcelona, Galderma’s Global Capability Center offers numerous possibilities for professional development such as exposure to global and cross‑functional projects and access to global career opportunities.

Job Title

Global Operational Excellence Manager

Location

Barcelona, Spain (hybrid)

Job Description

As Global Operational Excellence Manager you will:

The Global Operational Excellence Manager acts as an internal subject matter expert for global sites and functions, advising, educating, and driving transformation activities for our global Operations teams. This role supports the transformation of Galderma towards a mature continuous improvement/problem‑solving organization by upskilling fundamentals, problem‑solving techniques, and tiered accountability throughout the network. The manager will lead and support critical complex global projects and activities across sites, regions, and functional teams, ensuring value is defined and recognized across the end-to-end value stream.

The role reports to Global Head Operational excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Act as an internal subject matter expert for global sites and functions, advising, educating, and driving transformation, business process re‑engineering, activities.
• Develop and implement global Galderma operational standards
• Lead improvement initiatives, working with key stakeholders to shape, manage, implement, and sustain improvement
• Support key stakeholders across the end-to-end value stream to assess the flow of value from suppliers to customers and identify targeted improvement opportunities.
• Build improvement capability focused on delivering value to our customers in the most productive way by teaching, coaching, mentoring, and supporting employees and teams to develop their operational excellence skills
• Promote the use of Lean Six Sigma and other relevant improvement methodologies, techniques, and principles, and support the development of an improvement‑focused culture within key stakeholder groups. Act as influencer for all topics related to OpEx across the Galderma network.
• Drive the roll‑out and adoption of the Lean Six Sigma approach to build a strong culture of data‑driven decision‑making.
• Promote the valuation of benefits through favourable KPI movement and business‑related financial impacts.
• Promote effective and efficient knowledge management processes, internal and external best practice sharing, and drive rapid adoption across teams globally.
• Support an active learning environment with the aim of enhancing capabilities and ways of working.

Skills & Qualifications

• University bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 12 + years of professional experience using improvement methods. E.g., Lean, Six sigma, Agile, Shingo model etc
• Background in manufacturing, supply chain, and/or engineering environments within a large global organization. Pharmaceutical, automotive, or cost‑oriented company experience is an advantage.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt / Master Black Belt with several years of hands‑on practical application required.
• Experience in the design and execution of production and management systems, and leading/managing complex global projects.
• Experience developing, delivering training, and certification in the use of Lean, Six Sigma, or other improvement methodologies (Agile, Design Thinking, TPM, Shingo, etc.).
• Practical experience of leading/managing complex global projects
• Influencing others through change with no direct line management accountability
• Strong data driven business process analysis, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills across complex end‑to‑end supply chains. Including knowledge of statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
• Innovative thinker and enthusiast for new digital solutions to existing problems and opportunities.
• Familiarity with digital / automation tools e.g. RPA, process mining and awareness of Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing and supply chain digitalization.
• Good knowledge and application of change management methodologies. (knowledge of frameworks like Kotters 8 step, ADKAR etc)
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization across cultural boundaries
• Excellent facilitation skills to design and run improvement workshops and training sessions across varying levels of the organization. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Fluency in English. Additional EU languages are a plus.

What we offer in return

• You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base.
• You will receive a competitive compensation package with bonus structure and extended benefit package.
• You will be able to work in a hybrid work culture.
• You will participate in feedback loops, during which a personalized career path will be established.
• You will be joining a growing company that believes in ownership from day one where everyone is empowered to grow and to take on accountability.

Next Steps

• If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager.
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team.

Our people make a difference

At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.