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Overview

The Senior Consultant Discovery & Delivery, Performance Partnership Programme for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for assessing the need for continuous improvement and consulting initiatives to develop a strategic Performance partnership plan with customers and internal stakeholders. You are as comfortable at the VP level and above in hospitals and laboratories, using the right tools to enhance value stream business change. This position is part of the Performance Partnership Programme Department located in Europe and will be fully remote.

At Beckman Coulter, we are invested in your success and look forward to working with you in this exciting opportunity.

We’re building a culture that relentlessly reimagines healthcare, one diagnosis at a time. You will be part of the Performance Partnership (PP) Team and report to the Head of Discovery & Delivery. If you thrive in a multifunctional and supporting role and want to work to build a world-class continuous improvement mindset organization—read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to :

• Works alongside the Performance Partnership (PP) Principals to assess gaps in customers’ current laboratory service line operations and make recommendations to the PP Principal. Attend meetings with the PP Principal and hospital executives.
• A major contributor to the sales process, including executive presentations with executive clients, alongside the PP Principal and Beckman Coulter sales team. Build strong relationships with existing clients and new potential clients.
• Lead the overall project management of all customer audits to ensure they are scoped correctly and can be executed within the required timeframe.
• Coach and mentor other project team members to ensure customer expectations are met and diagnose workflow impediments; provide expert counsel on appropriate advanced strategies employing DBS Tools to eliminate waste. Develop solutions which meet planning schedules and quality objectives; understand linkages between customer strategic objectives and process improvements using analytical tools and consulting techniques.
• Deliver diagnostic assessment report-out presentations to executive clients.
• Help create a draft version of a delivery strategy in each client account, including Statement of Work documents. Work with PP Principal to create a roadmap for deployment of Delivery strategy through tactical planning and execution.
• Collect current state data to develop proof indicators and evidence material to promote program success. Work with teams to diagnose workflow impediments and apply Lean tools to eliminate waste. Develop solutions aligned with client objectives and cost savings across departments (logistics, inventory, schedules, etc.).
• Develop and gain consensus on high-level KPIs. Use trackers and visual management tools to ensure sustainment. Analyze LIS data to confirm customer volumes, test menus, and validate project implementation and cost savings results.
• Although largely an external customer-facing role, assist with internal DBS activities, including training of associates and events like President's Kaizen as requested.

The essential requirements of the job include :

• MS, master’s degree, MBA and consultancy experience in Operations Management, Health Care Management, Business or Industrial Engineering. 10+ years of commercial experience with proven success in continuous improvement, sales or consulting, including skills with Lean Management tools.
• IVD Lab Operations experience. Familiarity with lab organizations, workflow optimization strategies, and hospitals such as AP-HP or large private lab network groups for core, regional and other lab setups. Knowledge of test menu optimization strategies (e.g., running the right test at the right time), Hub and Spoke models for core, regional and other lab setups, Inventory management, Patient Blood Management, Equipment Capacity and Staff Productivity.
• Experience consulting across large complex business systems and value streams regarding improvement plans focused on cost reduction and cost avoidance KPIs.
• Background or knowledge of hospital finance, laboratory redesign experience with Lean Management and continuous improvement skills.
• English and French or German or another European language.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in :

• Advanced skills in communications, training, consulting, influencing; teamwork across disciplines, regions, and cultures.
• Proficiency in time management and action plan execution.

You may not check every requirement, or your experience may look a little different from what we outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Beckman Coulter, we encourage you to apply!

Additional information :

• Remote Position
• Willingness to travel 30% - 60%
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Why join Beckman Coulter Diagnostics?

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, regardless of work arrangement. This position is eligible for remote work from home, with details provided during the interview process. Explore the flexibility and challenge of working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics.

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