Continuous Improvement Lead - Life Sciences Operations

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Dublin is seeking an Operations Improvement Lead to drive continuous improvement and portfolio optimisation at the site. You will own the project portfolio and align with global CRL best practices as site SME for project management.

You will engage management in regular portfolio reviews, drive structured projects, and lead improvements across departments to meet site goals and strategy.

Qualifications

• A demonstrable track record of pragmatic direct experience in an Operational Improvement or Project Management role in a commercial setting.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and relationship building skill.
• Qualification in project management.
• Experience in improvement methodology – Lean, Agile etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage site continuous improvement program.
• Coordinate training and mentoring of improvement projects.
• Develop and manage the site portfolio of projects.
• Lead and execute the portfolio management process.
• Act as subject matter expert (SME) on project management.
• Develop and manage the site improvement program.
• Drive improvement projects within the portfolio to deliver ongoing continuous improvement.
• Lead and coach teams implementing improvement projects.
• Manage and coordinate improvement training on site.
• Coordinate people and resources to execute and deliver projects within a specified timeline.
• Communicating on PM Status both on site and within wider CRL network.
• Lead key projects from inception to completion according to a set timeline and budget.
• Work with leadership team to identify and eliminate blockers and potential risks.
• Serving as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy.
• Develop a culture of improvement and optimisation on site.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

MS Project

Job description

Charles River Dublin is seeking an Operations Improvement Lead to drive continuous improvement and portfolio optimisation at the site. You will own the project portfolio and align with global CRL best practices as site SME for project management.

You will engage management in regular portfolio reviews, drive structured projects, and lead improvements across departments to meet site goals and strategy.