The Senior Director, Strategy & Execution will use strong leadership and problem-solving skills to implement/drive the strategic planning and advancement of operational capabilities for the Holly Springs site. This pivotal role is responsible for developing a comprehensive operating system. In this capacity, you will guide both a team of 3-5 direct reports as well as 10+ indirect reports involved in continuous improvement, project management, and communications, inspiring a collaborative and high-performance culture. The Senior Director, Strategy & Execution plays a key role in ensuring site objectives are aligned to deliver the broader Company ambition. You will need to be based onsite daily.
Company Overview
Follow Your Genki to North America's largest, state-of-the-art Life Science Manufacturing Facility & CDMO
The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies and help manufacture the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what we call Genki.
Join us
We are growing our locations and are investing more than $2 billion into establishing a new large-scale manufacturing site for biopharmaceuticals in the United States to accelerate the growth of our Bio CDMO (Contract and Development Manufacturing Organization) business. This will be the largest end-to-end cell culture CDMO provider in North America.
The new site will offer end-to-end solutions to our customers looking to manufacture biopharmaceuticals in the US. In addition to drug substance manufacture, it will also provide automated fill-finish and assembly, packaging, and labeling services. The new state-of-the-art facility is located in Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States.
Job Description
Become an integral part of the Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB) team, where you’ll lead transformative initiatives alongside dedicated industry professionals at the Holly Springs site (FDBN). Together, we are committed to prioritizing our people, reshaping the industry, and achieving unparalleled delivery.
Reporting directly to the SVP, NC Region and Holly Springs, NC Site Head, the Senior Director, Strategy & Execution is a cornerstone in fostering collaboration and communication around strategic focus areas such as delivery, change management, and growth. Your impact will be felt across the organization, driving alignment and consensus at all levels.
Essential Functions
Strategic Development: Lead the creation and refinement of the Holly Springs site’s, ensuring it aligns with FDB’s broader goals. Collaborate with the communication lead to develop a strategic plan that engages the entire organization, from top management to the front lines.Site and Regional Communications: Lead the team responsible for internal site communications at our North Carolina sites in RTP, NC and Holly Springs, NC, external engagement in the local area to drive brand recognition and community involvement and employee events.Operational Excellence: Establish and continuously enhance the site operating model, ensuring effective governance, performance management, and streamlined processes. Empower your team to identify and implement improvements that boost efficiency and effectiveness.Facilitate Alignment: Work closely with the site leadership to set strategic priorities, goals, and initiatives. Hold direct accountability for driving efforts at our Holly Springs location and ensure cohesive decision-making that drives the organization forward.Continuous Improvement: Implement Continuous Improvement methodologies to create a robust site tier process, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.People Management: Lead and develop your team by providing mentorship, setting clear expectations, and creating an environment that encourages growth and engagement. Manage external partnerships to ensure initiatives align with strategic objectives.Cross-Functional Facilitation: Facilitate Site Leadership Team meetings and promote collaboration across departments, ensuring cohesive and synchronized efforts.Corporate Representation: Represent the site in corporate initiatives, ensuring local strategies align with global objectives.Transformation Leadership: Initiate site transformation efforts, prioritizing the implementation of new capabilities that support strategic growth and meet industry and client needs.Project Management: Develop and implement a unified approach to project management, encompassing assessment, budgeting, resourcing, business case development, and implementation. Partner with key stakeholders to ensure projects align with site master plans and financial strategies.Special Projects and Initiatives: Lead special projects as assigned, contributing to the overall strategic goals of the organization.
Required Skills & Abilities:
Strategic Vision: Ability to see the big picture and develop actionable plans that achieve long-term objectives.Critical Thinking: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Tableau, and other data visualization tools.Leadership and Development: Proven track record in leading and nurturing teams, effectively managing both direct and matrixed (dotted-line) relationships. Adept at influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels of an organization.Project Management Expertise: Proven ability in project management and process improvements within the biopharmaceutical or cell therapy sectors, driving impactful change.Experience in Change Management: Expertise in transformation, Agile implementation, Change Management, and Lean Six Sigma.Document Management: Advanced knowledge of document management and lifecycle, ensuring compliance and efficiency.Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities while driving projects to successful completion.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of relevant experience or; Master’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience or; PhD with 10+ years of relevant experience.. 8+ years of experience in a GMP regulated environment, Continuous Improvement, Project Management and Special Projects.12+ years of team management experience8 or more years of technical and regulatory experience and understanding within a biotech or pharmaceutical background. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment that will require management of multiple competing priorities while driving all projects forward and meeting project deliverables.Strong leadership, collaboration, team building, program management, and organizational skills.Strong presentation skills and proven ability to develop, communicate, and execute strategies with diverse sets of stakeholdersExcellent judgment and problem-solving skills.Excellent interpersonal, , and written and oral communication skills.Strong facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
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