Staff Continuous Improvement Specialist

Regeneron; Limerick; On-site; EUR 74,000 - 120,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Pension plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Regeneron in Raheen, Limerick, is seeking a Staff Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive targeted, sustainable improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People. You will own key initiatives, deploy CI systems, and partner with site leadership to translate strategy into action.

The role requires 9+ years in operations in regulated environments, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred, and strong data visualization skills with Excel, Tableau and Power BI.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in scientific, engineering, or business discipline required; MS/MBA preferred.
• Mastery of Lean, Six Sigma, statistics, TOC, TPM, and Kaizen.
• Experience applying change management to drive adoption and sustainment.
• Ability to build relationships with senior leadership and teams.
• Proficiency with data visualization and reporting tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI).
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt desired; Master Black Belt a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own CI projects and track outcomes against SQDCP metrics.
• Prioritise CI portfolio with site leadership and translate strategy into plans.
• Facilitate cross-site Kaizens and structured problem solving.
• Develop new CI tools and training; upskill deployment across IOPS.
• Prepare influential reports for project teams and senior management.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data visualization

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Change management

Education

BS/BA in scientific, engineering, or business discipline

MS or MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Build Our Future Together

Staff Continuous Improvement Specialist at Regeneron

We are seeking a Staff Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our Continuous Improvement team. In this role, you will be accountable for driving targeted, measurable, and sustainable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) performance by owning key transformational initiatives and deploying CI systems and tools across the site.

Location

Raheen, Limerick.

Responsibilities

• Owning the technical performance and results of key transformational projects (e.g. visual and daily management systems or equivalent site-wide initiatives); working with site leadership to set priorities and translate strategy into actionable plans.
• Evaluating and prioritising the CI project portfolio against strategic goals, and designs, executes, and project manages significant initiatives aligned to IOPS Strategic Priorities.
• Tracking and reporting the impact of CI initiatives against SQDCP metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People)
• Independently facilitates cross-site / cross-functional Kaizens and structured problem-solving activities that eliminate waste, finding alternative solutions and obtaining buy‑in even amid resistance or ambiguity.
• Developing new CI systems, tools, and training, and managing their upskilling and deployment across IOPS.
• Providing dedicated CI support to a specific organisational group within IOPS, building and sustaining strong relationships with senior leaders and key influencers across functions, and helping the team map who to engage for what, strengthening the team's organisational reach.
• Preparing and presenting influential reports and proposals to project teams and senior management, tailoring communication style and format to the audience.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a scientific, engineering, or business discipline required (MS/MBA preferred), with 9+ years of relevant experience in operations, manufacturing, or a related field, including demonstrated experience in a highly regulated environment such as GMP.
• Mastery of best practices in Lean, Six Sigma, Applied Statistics, Theory of Constraints, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Kaizen.
• Demonstrated experience applying change management approaches and techniques to drive adoption and sustainment of process and behavioural changes.
• Ability to build effective relationships throughout the organisation, including senior and executive leadership, and to have open, honest, sometimes difficult conversations while maintaining those relationships.
• Proficiency with data visualization and reporting tools such as Excel, Tableau, and Power BI dashboards to track and communicate CI impact.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt desired (Master Black Belt a plus); certification level is secondary to a demonstrated track record of leading complex, cross‑functional improvement initiatives to measurable results.
• Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, or developing others through structured problem solving, not solely applying these skills individually.
• Prior experience owning transformational initiatives such as visual and daily management systems, Hoshin Kanri strategy deployment, or a site‑wide capability‑building program strongly preferred.

Salary

€74,000.00 – €120,700.00 annually

Benefits

Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package that may include annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits, paid time off, and family support benefits.

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.