Founded in 1969, Pharmathen has grown to become one of the largest, vertically integrated developers of complex drug delivery technologies and is among the top 50 pharmaceutical research companies in Europe.
The company has one of the most extensive and advanced pipelines of long acting injectables (LAI), sustained release and ophthalmic formulations.
Pharmathen’s highly diversified portfolio consists of over 90 commercialized products, which are produced in its US FDA and EU-approved manufacturing facilities in Greece, serving 250 customers and accessed by patients in more than 90 countries worldwide.
Pharmathen proudly employs more than 1,600 people from over 28 different nationalities, with 54% of its total workforce and 66% of its Research Operations Team being female. The company’s enduring success is attributed to a passion for creativity, strong ethics, and the dedication of its people, who share a commitment to the company's vision of making a difference in people’s lives.
Due to continuous growth and expansion, Pharmathen Pharmaceuticals offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit an Operational Excellence Specialist for the Manufacturing Execution & Detailed Scheduling department in our Sapes premises.
As an Operational Excellence Specialist, the ideal candidate will lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness across the site. This role requires a strategic mindset and strong project management skills to drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and practices. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and achieve operational excellence goals.
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What you will do:
Be responsible for supporting management of the site level Operational Excellence deployment plan by implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive improvements Identify opportunities for process optimization within manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and other operational areas Utilize data analytics to assess current performance levels, identify gaps, and develop actionable plans for improvement Monitor local site KPIs and prepare reports to track progress Participate in process team meetings and provides Operational Excellence dpt perspective Support Operational Excellence local training initiatives on site level Support change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes and practices across the organization Prioritize and coordinate team members to drive continuous improvement projects across the site Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices related to operational excellence Work in accordance with the requirements of the written Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Technical Directives and Protocols of the company's Quality System, that are related to the duties of the described position