Process Excellence Lead - Lean Transformation & Lab Ops

Foundation Medicine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 98,400 - 122,900; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Medicine is seeking a Manager, Process Excellence to drive process improvements, cost savings, and profitability across lab and upstream/downstream functions. The role requires a technical background, a bachelor’s degree in engineering/sciences, and substantial experience in process excellence or management consulting.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, define operating models, implement Lean tools, and travel up to 15% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years in process improvement, business operations, or management consulting
• Masters with 3+ years in similar fields acceptable
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation initiatives and improve processes across the lab and support functions
• Manage cross-functional teams and foster high-performance culture
• Define and implement operating model and strategy for future state
• Lead Kaizen events and post‑Kaizen support
• Build continuous improvement culture and report results to leadership

Skills

Process improvement

Project leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Engineering/Technology

Master’s Degree in Science/Engineering/Technology

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Foundation Medicine is seeking a Manager, Process Excellence to drive process improvements, cost savings, and profitability across lab and upstream/downstream functions. The role requires a technical background, a bachelor’s degree in engineering/sciences, and substantial experience in process excellence or management consulting.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, define operating models, implement Lean tools, and travel up to 15% domestically and internationally.