Global Operational Excellence Director

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin is seeking an Executive Director Global Operational Excellence to own the TOPS improvement method and deploy it across the manufacturing network. The role drives standardized Lean/Six Sigma practices, delivering sustained operational and financial benefits while safeguarding quality and patient supply.

Reporting to the VP, this leader collaborates with Data Science, Analytics & AI and Digital Strategy to prioritize, fund and scale digital change across frames from Baseline to Prove,

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, science, operations or related discipline.
• Master Black Belt certification or equivalent depth in Lean Six Sigma.
• Experience leading multi-site manufacturing OpEx programs.
• Proven track record in change leadership and delivering sustained benefits.

Responsibilities

• Own the BioMarin/TOPS operational excellence roadmap, structure and maturity.
• Deploy Lean and Six Sigma standards with coaching for site teams.
• Build global capability-building, accreditation and certification programs.
• Lead cross-functional problem solving and sustainment of improvements.
• Standardize and replicate proven practices across the network.
• Develop site Master Black Belts and Lean Masters for local support.

Skills

Engineering degree

Master Black Belt

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Change leadership

Evidence-based decision making

Education

Degree in engineering/science/operations

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Process mining

Job description

BioMarin is seeking an Executive Director Global Operational Excellence to own the TOPS improvement method and deploy it across the manufacturing network. The role drives standardized Lean/Six Sigma practices, delivering sustained operational and financial benefits while safeguarding quality and patient supply.

Reporting to the VP, this leader collaborates with Data Science, Analytics & AI and Digital Strategy to prioritize, fund and scale digital change across frames from Baseline to Prove,