Hybrid Operational Excellence Lead - Biologics

MSD Ireland; Dunboyne; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Ireland in Dunboyne is seeking a senior Operations Excellence professional to drive continuous improvement across Downstream Operations. You will deploy an Operations Excellence roadmap, partnering with Manufacturing Science & Technology, Quality and Engineering to deliver measurable safety, quality, and productivity gains.

You will coach teams, drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and translate business objectives into practical improvement projects within a highly regulated biologics

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
• Experience within biologics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and end-to-end production processes.
• Proven experience leading operational excellence, continuous improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, or business transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency, quality, cost, or waste reduction.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience influencing and driving change across cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage audiences at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience using structured improvement methodologies.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Operations Excellence roadmap for Downstream Operations.
• Identify improvement opportunities and lead initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, throughput, and operational performance.
• Partner with operational teams to implement continuous improvement tools and ways of working.
• Drive problem-solving activities using structured methodologies and data-driven decision-making.
• Support the implementation of standardised processes, visual management, workflow optimisation, and value stream improvements.
• Coach and mentor operational teams on continuous improvement principles and best practices.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to translate business objectives into practical improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across Operations, Technical Operations, Engineering, Quality, and site leadership functions.
• Monitor, track, and report programme progress, ensuring improvements deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Champion a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous learning across the organisation.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical problem solving

Continuous improvement principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

KPI management

Manufacturing operations

Process improvements

Process optimization

Production planning

Production scheduling

Project management

Training and development

Education

Degree in Science, Engineering, Biotechnology, or related

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Structured problem solving

Job description

MSD Ireland in Dunboyne is seeking a senior Operations Excellence professional to drive continuous improvement across Downstream Operations. You will deploy an Operations Excellence roadmap, partnering with Manufacturing Science & Technology, Quality and Engineering to deliver measurable safety, quality, and productivity gains.

You will coach teams, drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and translate business objectives into practical improvement projects within a highly regulated biologics