Operational Excellence Lead, Biologics (Hybrid)

MSD Malaysia; Dunboyne; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia in Dunboyne is seeking a senior Operations Excellence lead to drive end-to-end improvements in downstream manufacturing. You will shape the operations excellence roadmap, identify efficiency gains, and partner with Operations, MS&T, Quality, and Engineering to deliver measurable business results.

You will influence without direct authority, coach teams on continuous improvement, and champion a culture of safety, quality, and cost reduction in a highly regulated biologics environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
• Experience in biologics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and end-to-end production processes.
• Proven track record leading operational excellence, Lean, Six Sigma, or business transformation initiatives.
• Ability to deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, cost or waste reduction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Operations Excellence roadmap for Downstream Operations.
• Identify improvement opportunities and lead initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, throughput, and 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 standardised processes, visual management, workflow optimisation, and value stream improvements.
• Coach and mentor teams on continuous improvement principles and best practices.
• Collaborate with leadership to translate business objectives into practical initiatives.
• Build relationships across Operations, Technical Operations, Engineering, Quality, and site leadership.
• Monitor, track, and report programme progress; ensure improvements deliver measurable outcomes.
• Champion a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/Biotechnology

Job description

MSD Malaysia in Dunboyne is seeking a senior Operations Excellence lead to drive end-to-end improvements in downstream manufacturing. You will shape the operations excellence roadmap, identify efficiency gains, and partner with Operations, MS&T, Quality, and Engineering to deliver measurable business results.

You will influence without direct authority, coach teams on continuous improvement, and champion a culture of safety, quality, and cost reduction in a highly regulated biologics environment.