Associate Director, Business Process Management

Kyowa Kirin, Inc.- U.S.; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative pharmaceutical company is seeking an Associate Director for Business Process Management to enhance operational efficiency through robust process development and optimization. This role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure alignment and consistency across global operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of corporate operations, and a passion for driving digital transformation. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and personal growth, and be part of a team dedicated to delivering novel therapies where they are needed most.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in business analysis and process improvement.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Enhance operational efficiency by developing and optimizing business processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure process alignment.

Skills

Business Analysis

Process Improvement

Digital Transformation

Operational Excellence

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, science, engineering, or math

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

BPMN

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Associate Director, Business Process Management

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Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease. A Japan-based company, our goal is to translate science into smiles by delivering therapies where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, North Carolina, and Mississauga, Ontario.

Summary:

The scope of the Global Organizational Planning and Strategy team under Global Planning Function includes, but not limited to the following:

• Annual/Mid-/Long-term action plan management
• Setting the organizational strategy
• Building business foundation
• Arranging organization structure
• Identifying and addressing issues
• Talent development
  
  
  

The Associate Director, Business Process Management, is responsible for enhancing operational efficiency and quality by developing, documenting, and optimizing robust global business processes. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional business process owners to ensure alignment and consistency across the organization.

Success in this position requires a strong understanding of general corporate operations and industry-specific business practices, as well as the ability to analyze complex business architectures with quality-by-design thinking. Additionally, the Associate Director is expected to drive innovation through the application of digital solutions, supporting process streamlining and digital transformation initiatives.

Essential Functions:

The Associate Director for Business Process Management, the Global Organizational Planning and Strategy team position will serve as a member of the team to conduct assigned tasks such as but not limited to:

• Improve efficiency and quality of business through creating and documenting robust global business processes underpinning the operation of high performing organization for drug development partnering with business process owners cross-functionally.
• Foster concept of end-to-end process-driven and data-driven business operation by continuous reflection and improvement; drive change management to instill the concept.
• Identify and embed digital solutions for streamlining the process and bringing innovation through digital transformation. Leading and supporting global system/process implementation and administration for cross-functional or cross-regional use
• Document control of the non-GxP document such as the rules and working instructions including communication with authors/reviewers, document storage, retrieval, version control, and access control
• Lead operational excellence by analyzing business architecture, adopting external best practices and measuring performance.
• This position requires flexibility in working hours to accommodate cross-regional collaboration and communication.
  
  
  

Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, engineering, math, or closely related field required; advanced degree and/or MBA preferred.
  
  
  

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in business analysis, operational excellence, process improvement, or digital transformation required. Experience in Drug Development is preferred but not mandatory.
  
  
  

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Proven track record of process management and process documentation with industry standard methodology (e.g. BPMN)
• Broad understanding of clinical development, project management, regulatory, and commercialization of drug.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address issues effectively
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Preferred: Familiarity with digital tools and technologies relevant to business process management
• Business analysis skills and certification (e.g. CBAP) are a strong plus but not mandatory.
  
  
  

Non-Technical Skills

Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, make decisions, and change course of action quickly. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation).Strong work ethic is required. Detail oriented and excellent follow through. Has the ability to flex and deal with ambiguity in a dynamic, fast-paced, high growth environment. Has a passion for personal learning and development to be able to grow with the company. Cultural sensitivity and ability to develop consensus within a multinational organization. Flexibility in working cross regionally.

Working Conditions:

Requires up to 10% domestic and international travel

KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions

It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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