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Senior Specialist Strategy & Operational Excellence (m/f/d)

Shape the future of biologics manufacturing – one process at a time

Are you passionate about turning complexity into clarity? As Senior Specialist Strategy & Operational Excellence (m/f/d), you'll be the driving force behind smarter, leaner and more connected manufacturing operations at a leading biopharmaceutical production site.

• Assignment period: 01.10.2026 – 30.09.2027
• Location: Central Switzerland
• Employment type: Temporary placement

About our client

For our client, an internationally active biopharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Central Switzerland, we are looking for a Senior Specialist Strategy & Operational Excellence (m/f/d). The site specializes in biologics drug substance manufacturing for early-phase clinical supply and is known for combining cutting-edge technology with a strong culture of continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Your responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize and drive improvement initiatives that simplify and standardize manufacturing and business processes, accelerating timelines from process characterization to first-in-human supply
• Scope and facilitate Lean / Six Sigma projects that cut cost, effort and complexity, while coaching colleagues on site to question the status quo
• Establish and govern standard work across manufacturing and business processes and share best practices within the wider network
• Drive integrated planning for the site and support mid- and long-term facility and capacity planning, including investment evaluations
• Define, track and visualize KPIs, building automated business intelligence reports that give leadership clear, actionable insights
• Digitize planning processes and roll out program-agnostic digital tools and real-time metrics that flag operational risks early
• Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, technical, supply chain, engineering, EHS and training teams to align priorities and implement sustainable improvements
• Support GMP documentation reviews and act as a key contact for EHS, compliance and training topics, including acting as Site Area Training Coordinator when needed

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in information technology, data analytics, industrial engineering, supply chain, business operations, life sciences, biotechnology or a related field
• Hands-on experience in operational excellence, process improvement, data analytics or performance management within a regulated manufacturing or comparable technical environment
• Confident in defining and tracking KPIs, analyzing quantitative data and translating insights into concrete improvement projects
• Practical know-how in Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, standard work or visual management methods
• Comfortable working with dashboards, business intelligence tools or digital workflows to support data-driven decisions
• Familiarity with GMP requirements, quality systems and inspection-readiness principles in biopharmaceutical manufacturing
• Strong collaboration and facilitation skills, with the ability to coach and influence colleagues without formal authority
• Excellent communication skills in English; a safety certification (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH or Swiss Safety Officer) is a plus

What nemensis offers you

• Nemensis AG is your specialized personnel recruiter in the field of Life Sciences, based in Basel
• Comprehensive guidance and support throughout your application process from our consultants
• Access to a broad network of clients and exciting positions across Northwestern Switzerland
• A fast and straightforward path into your new role, backed by individual coaching and advice throughout the process

Ready for your next chapter?

At nemensis ag, we've already connected thousands of candidates with their dream job, giving them the chance to grow professionally or step back into the job market. What can we do for you and your career today? Get in touch as Senior Specialist Strategy & Operational Excellence (m/f/d) for our client in Central Switzerland – we're looking forward to hearing from you!

Branche: Pharmaindustrie

Funktion: Produktion / Operations

Anstellungsart: Befristeter Vertrag

Karrierestufe: Angestellte/r